Strongest Storms
The following storms have caused hurricane-force winds in Delaware.
| Name | Saffir-Simpson Category |
Date of closest approach | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed | 1 | October 23 | 1878 |
| Unnamed | 1 | September 16 | 1903 |
| Hurricane Irene | 1 | August 28 | 2011 |
| Hurricane Sandy | 1 | October 29 | 2012 |
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