Hail Risk in Delaware
All Delaware counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 3 of 3 Delaware counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Sussex County carries the state's highest hail score at 60.4, with $306K in expected annual hail losses.
No Delaware county reaches the High band for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $639K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County | Low | 0.92 / yr | $306K | |
| 2 | Kent County | Low | 1.62 / yr | $236K | |
| 3 | New Castle County | Very Low | 2.28 / yr | $97K |
3 Delaware counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all Delaware counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Delaware county has the highest hail risk?
Sussex County has the highest FEMA hail risk score in Delaware at 60.4 (Low), with $306K in expected annual losses and about 0.92 events per year.
How many Delaware counties face significant hail risk?
3 Delaware counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.