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Hail history for Highland Acres, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highland Acres on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Highland Acres
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Highland Acres in the last two years.
Hail days near Highland Acres by year
When hail season peaks near Highland Acres
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Highland Acres
May 12, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Frederica (8 mi from Highland Acres)
Jun 29, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Dover (3 mi from Highland Acres)
Apr 16, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel (8 mi from Highland Acres)
Jun 9, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Haglettville (8 mi from Highland Acres)
May 26, 2019 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dupont Manor (5 mi from Highland Acres)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Highland Acres
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Hazlettville 6 mi from Highland Acres |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Wyoming 2 mi from Highland Acres |
| Mar 16, 2026 | EF1 | Frederica 10 mi from Highland Acres |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | Lebanon 2 mi from Highland Acres |
| May 22, 2014 | EF1 | Haglettville 8 mi from Highland Acres |
| Sep 3, 2012 | EF0 | Wyoming 3 mi from Highland Acres |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highland Acres
101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highland Acres since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Apr 13, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Hartly, Wyoming, Dover 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Magnolia, Camden 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Hazlettville, Felton, Woodside 5 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 92 mph, estimated | Haglettville, Brookdale Hgts, Dover Airport 7 wind reports |
| May 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Felton 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rodney Vlg 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Haglettville 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Camden 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Seven Hickories 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Felton 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 Highland Acres; 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.
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11 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 Highland Acres.
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