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Hail history for Lewes, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lewes on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Aug 19, 2019. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Lewes
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lewes in the last two years.
Hail days near Lewes by year
When hail season peaks near Lewes
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and July (1).
Largest hail storms near Lewes
Aug 19, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dewey Beach (6 mi from Lewes)
Jul 29, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Angola Beach (8 mi from Lewes)
Sep 8, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Milton (10 mi from Lewes)
Aug 10, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Rehoboth Beach (5 mi from Lewes)
Aug 15, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Rehoboth Beach (5 mi from Lewes)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lewes
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2019 | EF1 | Harbeson 8 mi from Lewes |
| Aug 27, 2011 | EF1 | Nassau 2 mi from Lewes |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lewes
59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lewes since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Feb 7, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Lewes, Indian Beach, Harbeson 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Long Neck, Indian Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Long Neck 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Milton 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Lewes, Long Neck, Belltown 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Cool Spg, Angola, Belltown 5 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Dewey Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Dewey Beach 1 wind report |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Rehoboth Beach, Henlopen Acres 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Fairmount 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 Lewes; 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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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 Lewes.
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