Hail History

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Hail history for Millsboro, DE

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 16, 2025
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Millsboro on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Millsboro

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Millsboro
1 hail report · closest near the center of Millsboro		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Millsboro by year

106070809101111213141516171811920121122232412526

When hail season peaks near Millsboro

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and May (2).

JanFebMar1Apr2MayJun2JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Millsboro

May 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Millsboro (1 mi from Millsboro)

Apr 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Millsboro (1 mi from Millsboro)

Sep 12, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Phillips Hill (2 mi from Millsboro)

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Angola Beach (7 mi from Millsboro)

Jul 8, 2012 · 0.75 in (penny) · Millsboro (1 mi from Millsboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Millsboro

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 30, 2025EF0Frankford
6 mi from Millsboro		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 11, 2023EF0Dagsboro
4 mi from Millsboro		0.7 mi long, 370 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Millsboro

83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Millsboro since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 13, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202658 mph, measuredDelaware Coastal Airpor, Harbeson, Millville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202663 mph, measuredLong Neck, Millville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202663 mph, measuredLong Neck
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedLong Neck
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSelbyville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 202658 mph, estimatedDagsboro
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202661 mph, measuredGeorgetown Airport, Stockley, Angola
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202558 mph, estimatedFrankford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202558 mph, estimatedGeorgetown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202558 mph, estimatedGeorgetown Airport
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 Millsboro; 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 Millsboro.

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