Delaware Tornadoes
Delaware averages 3 tornadoes per year. Small state size and coastal position make Delaware tornadoes rare but do occur.
Delaware Tornado Statistics
- Average tornadoes per year: ~3
- Peak season: Summer
- Historical: Rare but recent significant events
Regional Delaware Risk
Northern Delaware
Wilmington, New Castle. Higher tornado density.
Central Delaware
Dover. Moderate risk.
Southern Delaware
Rehoboth Beach area. Coastal influence.
Living in Delaware
- Tornado risk low but real
- NOAA weather radio recommended
- Understanding of hurricane-related tornado risk
- Family emergency plan
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🚨NOAA weather radio
Midland WR120 — the standard
Storm shelter installation
Local certified installers
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Place an EF0–EF5 tornado anywhere in the world and see modeled fatalities, structural damage, and economic loss based on real census data.
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