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Hail Wilmington, DE

No hail was reported within 25 miles of Wilmington in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 3 reports, the largest measured 1.00 inches at 1 WNW Wayne.

Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Wilmington. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 10.0 hail reports a year, coming on about 3.7 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 2.50 inches, on May 22, 2014.

Hail reports in 2026

Hail reports within 25 miles of Wilmington in 2026, newest first
DateSizePlaceReported by
Jun 22, 20260.25 inches peaEast Greenwich TwpGloucester CountyEmergency Mngr
May 20, 20261.00 inches quarter1 WNW WayneDelaware CountyTrained Spotter
May 10, 20260.25 inches peaKemblesvilleChester CountyTrained Spotter

WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.

Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Wilmington

Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Wilmington since 1996, Storm Events Database
DiameterSizePlaceDate
2.50 inchesTennis ballHarnous Corner, New Castle CountyMay 22, 2014
2.00 inchesHen eggMullica Hill, Gloucester CountyMay 24, 1999
2.00 inchesHen eggExton, Chester CountyAug 10, 2008
1.75 inchesGolf ballNewark, New Castle CountyMay 24, 1999
1.75 inchesGolf ballLewisville, Chester CountyMay 10, 2000

Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.

Hail reports by month

Average hail reports per month within 25 miles of Wilmington, 2005 to 2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Reports0.00.00.11.03.02.61.01.90.40.00.00.0

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