Delaware Beaches County, Delaware
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1996 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
82
Floods since 1996
572
All events
2
Deaths
$50.5M
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
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.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Coastal Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed 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 Indian River Inlet reached 5.71 feet MLLW.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 8-12 based on nearby automated snow measuring gauges. The highest measurement within the zone was 8.7 from Bethany Beach. Blizzard conditions were confirmed based on nearby photos, videos, and weather station observations.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Coastal Airport.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gust of 58 mph at Dewey Beach WxFlow station.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gust of 58 mph at Lewes WxFlow station.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gust of 58 mph at Route 1 Indian River Inlet Bridge station.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 2-4 based on surrounding reports. There were no reports received from within the zone, however the highest report nearby was 3.7 near Millville (6 miles east of Dagsboro) just a mile west of the zone.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 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 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
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