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Hail history for New Castle, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Castle on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near New Castle
No hail was reported within 10 miles of New Castle in the last two years.
Hail days near New Castle by year
When hail season peaks near New Castle
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near New Castle
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deepwater (4 mi from New Castle)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls caused vehicular and crop damage from Pennsville and Carney Townships eastward across mouch of the northern half of Salem County. Large amounts of hail damage occurred to farms in Mannington, Carney Point, Pilesgrove and Oldmans Township. A farm in Pedericktown (Oldman Township) saw its entire tomato, pepper, and string bean crop destroyed. Ninety percent of the crops on a 650 acre farm in Mannington Township was destroyed by hail. Many zucchini crops within the county were damaged. In addition to crop damage, vehicles were damaged by large hail. Over 100 vehicles were damaged at dealerships in Penns Grove and Carneys Point. It was estimated that it would take untMay 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · St Georges (8 mi from New Castle)
Jun 22, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bear (6 mi from New Castle)
Jun 1, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Castle (0 mi from New Castle)
Jun 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Roseville Park (7 mi from New Castle)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Castle
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 6 mi from New Castle |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF0 | Garfield Park 3 mi from New Castle |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Cooch 9 mi from New Castle |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Castle
231 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Castle since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 2, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Delaware City, Elsinboro Twp, Hyde Park 14 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Carneys Point Twp 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Midvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Newport, Wilmington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Eastburn Heights 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Carneys Point Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Brookside 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brookside, Monroe Park, Wilmington 5 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Newark 1 wind report |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Pedricktown 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 New Castle; 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 New Castle.
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