State history
Tornadoes in Delaware
Delaware averages 2 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 2 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: Summer.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- Occasional weak events — annual.
- 2004 outbreak events — multiple.
Major cities
Wilmington
70k.
Dover
38k. Capital.
Newark
32k.
Middletown
22k.
NWS coverage
NWS Mount Holly-Philadelphia PA
DE.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.