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Kent County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Kent County, Delaware has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 5 tornado reports among 32 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 27 high-wind reports with gusts up to 73 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Kent County, Delaware showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Kent County, Delaware. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Kent County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Kent County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

32
Events (12 mo)
0
Hail
27
Wind
5
Tornado
73
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 15, 2026 tornado event near 2 SW Frederica, Kent County, Delaware, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 15, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 SW Frederica. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Kent County

Current NEXRAD radar over Kent County, Delaware with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Kent County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 2 storm days · 7 SPC verified reports — tornado activity Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Monday, August 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Kent County, Delaware
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Mesonet station DEL17 Sr1 At Trap Shooters Rd. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE Magnolia

“Tree and wires down. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Camden

Saturday, July 18, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Kent County, Delaware
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Large tree down on E High Street. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Felton

“Wires down on Mahan Corner Rd near Parkers Chapel Road. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSE Marydel

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Kent County, Delaware
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Several trees down in Smyrna with a couple of them blocking roadways. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Smyrna

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Kent County, Delaware
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Several wires down around Clayton and Smyrna. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Smyrna

“Multiple reports of trees down into wires across the Smyrna area. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Smyrna

Sunday, June 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 21, 2026 storm activity in Kent County, Delaware
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Several large tree branches were blown down along Brownsville Road near Harrington. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · 4 W Harrington

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 27, 2026 storm activity in Kent County, Delaware
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Picture on social media showed some large tree limbs snapped off in Hartly. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Hartly

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Kent County, Delaware
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Several reports of large trees and power lines down in Clayton. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Clayton

Monday, March 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kent County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern, and southern New Jersey. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kent County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

7 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 73 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Kent County, Delaware
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“An EF-1 tornado occurred south of Frederica. Tree damage started at the intersection of Carpenter Bridge Road and Fork Landing Road... where multiple trees were uproote (PHI)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Frederica

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern, and southern New Jersey. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kent County

Friday, December 19, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. In New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kent County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. In New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kent County

Saturday, November 15, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kent County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Kent County, DE?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 32 severe weather events in Kent County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Kent County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Kent County.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Kent County?

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