Delaware Beaches storm history
Storm events recorded in Delaware Beaches, Delaware between 1950 and 2025.
555
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
79
Floods
2
Deaths
$50.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.31 feet MLLW,…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.73 feet MLLW, the tide gau…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.38 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.70 feet MLLW, the tide gau…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall occurred with totals ranging generally from a dusting near Lewes to over 3 near Fenwick Island. The highest reported total was 3.5 near Bayville.
High Wind High Wind
WxFlow sensor at Lewes.
High Wind High Wind
NOS sensor at Lewes.
High Wind High Wind
WxFlow sensor at Dewey Beach.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Coastal Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to heavy snowfall occurred with totals around 4-6. The highest reported total was 5.0 in Bayville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals ranging from 1-2 occurred across coastal Sussex County. The highest report was 1.1 from Bethany Beach, although surrounding reports indicate higher totals likely occurred along the uninhabited portions of the coast.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall with totals ranging from 6-10 occurred across coastal Sussex County. The highest report was 10.0 from near Lewes.7.0 was reported in Bethany Beach. Based on surrounding reports farther inland, it's possible that up to 12 of snow fell along the uninhabited portion o…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Delaware Coastal Airport reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.02 feet MLLW, the tide gau…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Some roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were some road closures. Some homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.22 feet MLLW and the ti…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Delaware Coastal Airport.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.36 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.06 feet MLLW, and the tide…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or below was observed for several hours at Delaware Coastal Airport.
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 2 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Lewes with 2.3.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Some roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were some road closures. Some homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.21 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.44 feet MLLW, the ti…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.35 feet MLLW, and th…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile for several hours at Delaware Coastal Airport.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.20 feet MLLW, the tide gau…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.01 feet MLLW, the tide gau…
High Wind High Wind
Winds gusted to 64 MPH at Lewes and 59 mph at Dewey Beach on the morning of September 23rd.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Sussex County. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.24 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Rosedale Beach reached 5.74 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.33 feet MLLW.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Coastal Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Lingering light precipitation in the wake of a strong Arctic cold front resulted in a flash freeze of untreated surfaces and icy roads as temperatures plummeted well below freezing.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Delaware Coastal Airport reported several hours of dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Delaware Coastal Airport reported dense fog for several hours.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Sussex County. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.43 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.99 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.97 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Sussex County. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.08 feet MLLW and the tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.45 feet MLLW.
High Wind High Wind
A 66 MPH gust was measured by a WeatherFlow Mesonet in Lewes.
High Wind High Wind
A 63 MPH gust was measured by a WeatherFlow Mesonet in Dewey Beach.
High Wind High Wind
Gust measured by a Weatherflow gauge near Lewes. Numerous wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph were reported along the Sussex County coast.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Sussex County. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.59 feet MLLW. The tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.69 feet MLLW. The tide gauge at Rosedale Beach reached 6.14 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Sussex County. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.34 feet MLLW. The tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 6.18 feet MLLW.
Blizzard Blizzard
A blizzard occurred along the Delaware Beaches. Heavy snow fell, with amounts of 11.7 inches and 11.4 inches reported in Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island, respectively. In addition, mesonet data near Lewes and Dewey Beach indicated several hours of sustained winds of 30 to 40 mp…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow amounts on either side of 6 inches were reported. Totals were a bit lower on the Delaware Beaches versus areas slightly farther inland due to a longer duration of rain at the beginning of the storm before precipitation changed to snow. This was especially true for the southe…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate tidal flooding occurred and there were numerous road closures. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.51 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.35 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Rosedale Beach reached 5.50 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate and locally major flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Sussex County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Lewes reached a level of 7.08 feet MLLW. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reach…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 35 | 0 |
| 2014 | 29 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 41 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 34 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 0 |
| 2007 | 36 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |