Hail History

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Hail history for Milford, DE

Last hail within 10 milesApr 1, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)May 22, 2014
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles46

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Milford on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Milford

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

Hail days near Milford by year

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When hail season peaks near Milford

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and August (1).

JanFebMar1Apr3MayJunJul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Milford

May 22, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ellendale (8 mi from Milford)

May 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Houston (4 mi from Milford)

May 12, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Frederica (7 mi from Milford)

Aug 1, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Harrington (8 mi from Milford)

Apr 1, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Farmington (9 mi from Milford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Milford

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 16, 2026EF1Frederica
6 mi from Milford		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Farmington
8 mi from Milford		3.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 1, 2021EF1Milford Airport
2 mi from Milford		4.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF1Chestnut Knoll
2 mi from Milford		1.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020EF1Milford
1 mi from Milford		0.7 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Milford

46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Milford since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 1, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedLincoln
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedHouston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedChestnut Knoll
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedHarrington, Felton Yorde Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedMilford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedHouston, Chestnut Knoll
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 202358 mph, estimatedMilford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202358 mph, estimatedHouston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202358 mph, estimatedHouston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202358 mph, estimatedEllendale
1 wind report		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 Milford; 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 Milford.

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