Sussex County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Sussex County, Delaware? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 38 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 38 high-wind reports with gusts up to 68 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Sussex County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Sussex County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Sussex County
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.
See the specifics — free →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
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Wires down. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
“Wires down. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind 63 mph 3 N Long Neck SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Millville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bridgeville SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Pictures on social media showed trees down on Woodland Ferry Road. The roadway is blocked and also power lines are down. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 1 E Bethel SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Personal Weather Station: KDEHARBE3. (PHI)”
- Wind 63 mph 3 NNW Long Neck SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Several large tree limbs approximately 8 to 12 inches in diameter down onto a house on Boat Dock Drive East. Photo provided. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
“Several reports of trees down in and near Seaford. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind 63 mph Lewes SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW Long Neck SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Seaford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Delmar SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report of wires down at the intersection of Cypress and Cemetery Roads. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown Selbyville SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree onto power lines resulting in several power outages. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 1 N Dagsboro SPC verified report
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down near the intersection of Redden Rd and Maple Branch Rd. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 5 SSW Ellendale SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple reports of trees down in Milford. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown Milford SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Measured 68 mph wind gust by broadcast media meteorologist. Partial roof blown off shed. Photo provided in report. (PHI)”
“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.”
- Wind 68 mph Bethel SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph Delaware Coastal Airpor SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph Indian Beach SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Lewes SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Stockley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Bridgeville SPC verified report
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
5 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 15, 2025
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Sussex County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Sussex County, DE?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 38 severe weather events in Sussex 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 Sussex County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Sussex County.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Sussex County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.