Inland Sussex 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
70
Floods since 1996
651
All events
8
Deaths
$20.1M
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.
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 12-20. The highest reliable measurement received was 21.0 from Long Neck. 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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 2-4, though an area of 5-6 amounts were reported in the far northwestern portion of the county near places like Bridgeville and Greenwood. The highest report received was 6.0 about 3 miles west of Bridgeville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 1-2. The highest report was 2.5 from Bridgeville.
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…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 110 degrees on June 23rd at Delaware Coastal Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall occurred with totals ranging generally from a dusting across the northern half of the county to 3-4 near the southern border with Maryland. The highest reported total was 4.5 in Selbyville.
High Wind High Wind
Broadcast media reported 67 mph gust in Bethel.
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 5-8. The highest reported total was 8.3 in Milton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred. Trace amounts of sleet occurred based on surrounding reports. The greatest ice measurement received was 0.08 from the Delaware Coastal Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals ranging from 1-2 occurred across coastal Sussex County. The highest report was 1.8 from both Bethel and Selbyville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall with totals ranging from 6-12 occurred across the county. The highest report was 12.8 from near Bethel.
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 110F at Delaware Coastal Airport.
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 2 to 4 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from Milford with 5.0.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 2 across much of the interior portions of county. The highest snowfall report was from 3 miles N of Lakeside Manor with 2.0. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
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…
High Wind High Wind
Broadcast media reported a gust of 64 mph 1 mile NNE of Bethel.
High Wind High Wind
DEOS Mesonet station at Broad Creek Laurel reported a peak gust of 58 mph.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 30 | 0 |
| 2014 | 27 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 40 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 34 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 0 |
| 2007 | 39 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 29 | 0 |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 26 | 0 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
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