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Hail history for Pike Creek Valley, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pike Creek Valley on 30 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 Pike Creek Valley
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Fair Hill 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pike Creek Valley by year
When hail season peaks near Pike Creek Valley
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Pike Creek Valley
Jul 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Garden (5 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in New Garden Township.Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (5 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
National Weather Service description (English): A large and intense thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Newark.Jun 22, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bear (7 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
Aug 18, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Landenberg (5 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
Jun 1, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Castle (9 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pike Creek Valley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 3 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF1 | Ashland 5 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Lovett Airport 9 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF0 | Garfield Park 8 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Cooch 6 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Aug 29, 2006 | F1 | Landenberg 5 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pike Creek Valley
332 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pike Creek Valley since 2006, on 131 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, Woodcrest 11 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | West Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Midvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Newport, Wilmington, New Garden 4 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, Monroe Park, Hockessin 7 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Newark 2 wind reports |
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 Pike Creek Valley; 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 Pike Creek Valley.
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