Hail History

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Hail history for Nassau, DE

Last hail within 10 milesSep 8, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Aug 19, 2019
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nassau on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Aug 19, 2019. Hail is most common here in August and May.

Recent hail near Nassau

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

Hail days near Nassau by year

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When hail season peaks near Nassau

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and May (1).

JanFebMarApr1MayJun1Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Nassau

Aug 19, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dewey Beach (7 mi from Nassau)

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Angola Beach (6 mi from Nassau)

Sep 8, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Milton (7 mi from Nassau)

Aug 10, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Rehoboth Beach (6 mi from Nassau)

Aug 15, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Rehoboth Beach (6 mi from Nassau)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nassau

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 15, 2019EF1Harbeson
5 mi from Nassau		6.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 27, 2011EF1Nassau
1 mi from Nassau		0.7 mi long, 80 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nassau

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nassau since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Feb 7, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202664 mph, measuredLewes, Indian Beach, Harbeson
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202663 mph, measuredLong Neck, Indian Beach
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202663 mph, measuredLong Neck
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 202650 mph, measuredMilton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202663 mph, measuredLewes, Long Neck, Belltown
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, measuredStockley, Cool Spg, Angola
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202560 mph, measuredDewey Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, measuredDewey Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202358 mph, estimatedGeorgetown Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 202258 mph, estimatedRehoboth Beach, Henlopen Acres
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 Nassau; 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 Nassau.

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