1,100
Recorded events
3
Counties affected
2
Direct deaths
$6.3M
Property damage
Delaware thunderstorm wind history: 1,100 recorded events across 3 counties between 1957 and 2026.
Decade by decade
Delaware thunderstorm wind history by decade
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record with 352 reported thunderstorm wind events across Delaware. Earlier decades are thinner because systematic reporting for this hazard expanded over time, not because the weather was calmer.
County ranking
Counties with the most thunderstorm wind events in Delaware
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Castle County | 444 | 2 | $2.0M | 1960–2026 |
| #2 | Sussex County | 367 | 0 | $2.1M | 1957–2026 |
| #3 | Kent County | 282 | 0 | $2.3M | 1958–2026 |
Significant events
Deadliest thunderstorm wind events in Delaware
| Date | County | Scale | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 1995 | New Castle County | — | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | New Castle County | — | 1 | 1 |