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Hail history for Hockessin, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hockessin on 28 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 Hockessin
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hockessin in the last two years.
Hail days near Hockessin by year
When hail season peaks near Hockessin
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Hockessin
Jul 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Garden (3 mi from Hockessin)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in New Garden Township.Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (8 mi from Hockessin)
National Weather Service description (English): A large and intense thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Newark.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Landenberg (4 mi from Hockessin)
Jun 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Roseville Park (7 mi from Hockessin)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Wilmington Manor (10 mi from Hockessin)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hockessin
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 5 mi from Hockessin |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF1 | Ashland 2 mi from Hockessin |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF0 | Garfield Park 10 mi from Hockessin |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Cooch 10 mi from Hockessin |
| Sep 27, 2010 | EF0 | New London Airport 10 mi from Hockessin |
| Aug 29, 2006 | F1 | Landenberg 4 mi from Hockessin |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hockessin
343 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hockessin since 2006, on 129 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 2, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Franklin Twp. 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Hyde Park, New Castle County Airpo, Woodcrest 10 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | West Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Midvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Newport, Wilmington, New Garden 4 wind reports |
| 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 | 59 mph, measured | Londonderry Twp, Brookside 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Upland 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brookside, Monroe Park, Hockessin 7 wind reports |
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 Hockessin; 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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38 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 Hockessin.
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