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Hail history for Middletown, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Middletown on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Middletown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Middletown in the last two years.
Hail days near Middletown by year
When hail season peaks near Middletown
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Middletown
May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · St Georges (8 mi from Middletown)
May 12, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Chesapeake City (7 mi from Middletown)
Jul 12, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Odessa (2 mi from Middletown)
Aug 3, 2012 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Townsend (4 mi from Middletown)
Jul 16, 2007 · 0.75 in (penny) · Townsend (4 mi from Middletown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Middletown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2023 | EF1 | Mc Donough 5 mi from Middletown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Middletown
121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Middletown since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Elsinboro Twp, Odessa, Brantwood 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Middletown 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Lower Alloways Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Odessa, Elsinboro Twp, Blackbird 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Hancocks Bridge 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Odessa 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cecilton 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Delaneys Corner, Townsend 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Port Penn 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | St Augustine, Cayots 2 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 Middletown; 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 Middletown.
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