Hail History

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Hail history for Laurel, DE

Last hail within 10 milesAug 5, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 16, 2022
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Laurel on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in August and May.

Recent hail near Laurel

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Laurel in the last two years.

Hail days near Laurel by year

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When hail season peaks near Laurel

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and May (2).

Jan1FebMar1Apr2May2JunJul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Laurel

May 16, 2022 · 2.25 in · Pepper (6 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): An mPing report. This supercell thunderstorm produced multiple reports of hail at or above 2 inches in diameter.

Jun 13, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Sycamore (3 mi from Laurel)

Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Delmar (7 mi from Laurel)

Feb 24, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Blades (5 mi from Laurel)

Aug 1, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Blades (6 mi from Laurel)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Laurel

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2025EF1Woodland
7 mi from Laurel		4.3 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 15, 2019EF2Bethel
1 mi from Laurel		6.2 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Laurel

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Laurel since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 16, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedLaurel
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBethel
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedDelmar, Bethel, Galestown
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202660 mph, estimatedDelmar
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredBethel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedLaurel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202558 mph, measuredBethel, Laurel
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202563 mph, estimatedLaurel, Seaford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025105 mph, estimatedLaurel, Galestown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedWhitesville, Lowes Xrds
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Laurel; 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

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 Laurel.

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