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Hail history for Smyrna, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smyrna on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Smyrna
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Smyrna in the last two years.
Hail days near Smyrna by year
When hail season peaks near Smyrna
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Smyrna
Apr 16, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel (5 mi from Smyrna)
Jun 9, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Clayton (2 mi from Smyrna)
Jun 11, 2011 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Clayton (2 mi from Smyrna)
Aug 3, 2012 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Townsend (9 mi from Smyrna)
May 26, 2019 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dupont Manor (9 mi from Smyrna)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smyrna
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | Walker 2 mi from Smyrna |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smyrna
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smyrna since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 16, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Smyrna 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Smyrna, Blackbird 3 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Clayton, Smyrna 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Dover Airport, Woodland Beach 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Walker, Kenton, Delaneys Corner 4 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Taylors Bridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Millington, Clayton, Walker 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Smyrna 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Seven Hickories 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartly 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 Smyrna; 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 Smyrna.
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