Kent County, Delaware
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
36
Hail reports
79
Floods since 1996
1,106
All events
7
Deaths
$22.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Kent County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were blown down along Brownsville Road near Harrington. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large tree limbs were blown off in Hartly.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Airpark.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees and power lines were blown down around Clayton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a house in the Clayton Courts Neighborhood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large trees and power lines were blown down in Smyrna.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado occurred south of Frederica. Tree damage started at the intersection of Carpenter Bridge Road and Fork Landing Road, where multiple trees were uprooted and snapped. Tree damage continued eastward along Fork Landing Road, including multiple trees snapped. One snapp…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down along Hickman Road. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
From spotter network, tree damage reported west of Felton between Sandtown Road and Burnite Mill Road. Time estimated from radar.
Straight line wind damage consistent with wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph occurred West of Camden Delaware. Tree damage was first observed on Honeysuckle Road just south of the intersection with Westville Road. The highest degree of damage was noted near the intersection of Probst L…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees, power lines, and a portion of a structural awning blown off of a building near Webbs Lane and New Burton Road in Dover. Time estimated from radar. Public report relayed via broadcast media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees uprooted with some snapped. Irrigation systems damage. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported several downed trees, damaged farm equipment, and overturned construction message board trailer west of Killens Pond State Park. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires down around Hay Point Landing Road and Hawkey Branch Road. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 57 knot gust was measured at Smyrna Airfield. Time given in report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 66 MPH wind gust was measured at Dover Air Force Base.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 73 MPH gust was measured at DELDOT Magnolia Mesonet Station. Time given in report.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Airpark and Dover Air Force Base.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 8-18. The highest reliable measurement received was 20.5 from Woodside.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Dover Air Force Base and Delaware Airpark.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Airpark.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A snow squall rapidly reduced visibility to one half mile with winds gusting to 35 mph at Dover Air Force Base.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 5-9. The highest report received was 9.6 in Smyrna.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Airpark.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 1-3. The highest report was 3.4 from Smyrna Landing.
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 Bowers Beach reached 7.85 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 Bowers Beach reached 7.90 feet MLLW.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Delaware Airpark reached 113 degrees, and at Dover Air Force Base it reached 110 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One or two trees downed. Time estimated by radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 114 degrees on June 23rd at Delaware Airpark and 110 degrees on June 24th at Dover Air Force Base.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and wires blown down near Felton.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 50 | 3 |
| 2019 | 32 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 34 | 0 |
| 2016 | 54 | 0 |
| 2015 | 30 | 0 |
| 2014 | 39 | 1 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 45 | 1 |
| 2011 | 44 | 0 |
| 2010 | 29 | 0 |
| 2009 | 43 | 0 |
| 2008 | 47 | 0 |
| 2007 | 48 | 0 |
| 2006 | 42 | 0 |
| 2005 | 33 | 0 |
| 2004 | 34 | 1 |
| 2003 | 47 | 0 |
| 2002 | 43 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 | 31 | 0 |
| 1999 | 40 | 0 |
| 1998 | 42 | 0 |
| 1997 | 26 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 2 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
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