Hail History

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Hail history for North Star, DE

Last hail within 10 milesNov 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 30, 2012
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles335

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Star on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 30, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near North Star

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 12, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Newark, Brookside, Wilmington
7 hail reports · closest 2 mi from North Star		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 3, 20251 in
quarter		Fair Hill
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from North Star		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 North Star by year

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When hail season peaks near North Star

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (6).

JanFebMar1Apr6May10Jun3Jul4Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near North Star

Jul 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Garden (3 mi from North Star)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in New Garden Township.

Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (6 mi from North Star)

National Weather Service description (English): A large and intense thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Newark.

Nov 12, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Newark (6 mi from North Star)

Jun 22, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bear (9 mi from North Star)

Aug 18, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Landenberg (3 mi from North Star)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Star

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 12, 2026EF?Eastburn Heights
6 mi from North Star
Aug 8, 2024EF1Stanton
4 mi from North Star		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2020EF1Ashland
4 mi from North Star		4.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF1Lovett Airport
9 mi from North Star		1.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 9, 2015EF0Garfield Park
10 mi from North Star		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Cooch
8 mi from North Star		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 27, 2010EF0New London Airport
9 mi from North Star		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 29, 2006F1Landenberg
3 mi from North Star		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Star

335 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Star since 2006, on 133 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 2, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Nov 12, 2026damage reportedWoodshade, Eastburn Heights
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedFranklin Twp.
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 202660 mph, measuredHyde Park, New Castle County Airpo, Woodcrest
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedWest Grove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202643 mph, measuredMidvale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202663 mph, estimatedBellemoor, Monroe Park, Kaolin
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202663 mph, estimatedNewark, Cowentown, Roseville Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202663 mph, estimatedNewark
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202663 mph, estimatedHarmony Hills, Chatham
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedUpland
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 North Star; 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of North Star.

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