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Hail history for Glasgow, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glasgow on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 30, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Glasgow
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Glasgow in the last two years.
Hail days near Glasgow by year
When hail season peaks near Glasgow
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Glasgow
Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (5 mi from Glasgow)
National Weather Service description (English): A large and intense thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Newark.May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · St Georges (6 mi from Glasgow)
Jun 22, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bear (4 mi from Glasgow)
Jun 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Roseville Park (7 mi from Glasgow)
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Bear (4 mi from Glasgow)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Glasgow
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 10 mi from Glasgow |
| Jul 9, 2023 | EF1 | Mc Donough 8 mi from Glasgow |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Lovett Airport 5 mi from Glasgow |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Cooch 3 mi from Glasgow |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glasgow
224 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glasgow since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Franklin Twp. 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Delaware City, New Castle County Airpo, Cherry Hill 7 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Midvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Appleton, Nottingham Manor, Eastburn Heights 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newark 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Brookside 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brookside 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bacon Hill, Newark 4 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Wilmington Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harmony 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Glasgow; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Nearby cities
- Newark
24 hail days - Wilmington
25 hail days - Chester
25 hail days - Bel Air South
29 hail days - Dover
8 hail days - Sewell
28 hail days - Havertown
35 hail days - Wayne
31 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Glasgow.
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