Hail History

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Hail history for Seaford, DE

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20220.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)May 16, 2022
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Seaford on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on May 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Seaford

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

Hail days near Seaford by year

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When hail season peaks near Seaford

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and July (1).

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Largest hail storms near Seaford

Jun 13, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Sycamore (7 mi from Seaford)

Feb 24, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Blades (1 mi from Seaford)

Aug 1, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Blades (0 mi from Seaford)

Apr 21, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Blades (0 mi from Seaford)

May 16, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Laurel (6 mi from Seaford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Seaford

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2025EF1Woodland
7 mi from Seaford		4.3 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF3Dublin Hill
8 mi from Seaford		14.3 mi long, 700 yd wide
Apr 15, 2019EF0Finchville
8 mi from Seaford		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 15, 2019EF2Bethel
5 mi from Seaford		6.2 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Seaford

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Seaford since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 98 mph on Apr 1, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedLaurel
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBridgeville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBethel
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedBethel, Galestown, Seaford
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedFederalsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202668 mph, measuredBethel, Bridgeville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedLaurel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202558 mph, measuredBethel, Laurel
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202558 mph, estimatedBridgeville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202563 mph, estimatedFederalsburg, Laurel, Seaford
3 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 Seaford; 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 Seaford.

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