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Hail history for Newark, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newark on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 30, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Newark ranks #770 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Newark
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Blueball, Fair Hill 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Newark |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Newark by year
When hail season peaks near Newark
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Newark
Jul 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Garden (8 mi from Newark)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in New Garden Township.Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (0 mi from Newark)
National Weather Service description (English): A large and intense thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Newark.May 3, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Blueball (9 mi from Newark)
Jun 22, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bear (6 mi from Newark)
Aug 18, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Landenberg (7 mi from Newark)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newark
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 6 mi from Newark |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF1 | Ashland 9 mi from Newark |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Lovett Airport 4 mi from Newark |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Cooch 2 mi from Newark |
| Sep 27, 2010 | EF0 | New London Airport 10 mi from Newark |
| Aug 29, 2006 | F1 | Landenberg 7 mi from Newark |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newark
285 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newark since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 2, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Franklin Twp. 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Hyde Park, New Castle County Airpo, Cherry Hill 11 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Midvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Newport, New Garden 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Appleton, Nottingham Manor, Eastburn Heights 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newark 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Brookside 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brookside, Hockessin 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Newark 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Wilmington Airport 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 Newark; 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
- Wilmington
25 hail days - Chester
25 hail days - Havertown
35 hail days - Wayne
31 hail days - Sewell
28 hail days - Bel Air South
29 hail days - Philadelphia
40 hail days - Norristown
38 hail days
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 Newark.
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