Delaware storm events
Tornadoes, hurricanes, hail, and severe storms recorded in Delaware between 1950 and 2025, sourced from NOAA's Storm Events Database.
4,719
Storm events
80
Tornadoes
1
Hurricanes
41
Deaths
Significant recent events in Delaware
Events with deaths, multiple injuries, $1M+ property damage, or EF3+ tornadoes.
A tree was blown down onto a vehicle traveling in the right westbound lane of Lancaster Pike approaching Hedgerow Place in Wilmington. There were two occupants in the vehicle.
Broadcast media reports a man went missing while swimming in Rehoboth Beach. Rip currents were the most likely cause of death. The body was found 1 day later.
The Bridgeville-Ellendale Tornado began around 5:59 PM EDT near the intersection of Polk Road and Dublin Hill Road where a section of a small barn roof was blown off. The tornado continued east-northeast crossing Seashore Highway. Along this section of the damage path, a couple w…
Widespread flash flooding occurred in New Castle County with many road closures. Several rivers and creeks in the county overflowed their banks, including the Christina River, the Red Clay Creek and the White Clay Creek. More than 200 residences were affected by the flooding.
Nine direct injuries (heat exhaustion) and twelve indirect injuries ( cramps during football).
Snow began during the late morning hours on January 17th and ended by late afternoon. When the snow ended, 2.0 inches was reported near Milford, 1.0 near Felton, and 0.8 near Camden. Three automobile accidents were reported as a result of slippery roads, one with injuries.
Counties and zones
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