Hail in Sussex County, Delaware
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Sussex County on 21 days since October 2020. That is more than 43% of US counties. It ranks 1 of 3 in Delaware.
The largest radar estimate was 1.95 inches on May 16, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was August 20, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | 1.95 in |
| July 8, 2025 | 1.8 in |
| September 12, 2022 | 1.7 in |
| June 13, 2025 | 1.6 in |
| August 27, 2022 | 1.35 in |
| June 9, 2021 | 1.25 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 11 hail reports since October 2020, and 21 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Delaware
- New Castle County: 8 days
- Kent County: 6 days