page_title: List of Delaware hurricanes
section_title: 1975–1999
hierarchical_section_title: List of Delaware hurricanes / List of tropical cyclones / 1975–1999
caption_attribution_description: Damage in Glenville, Delaware from Hurricane Floyd
context_page_description: The following is a list of tropical cyclones that affected the U.S. state of Delaware. Since reliable records began, no tropical cyclone has struck the state while maintaining hurricane intensity, and only two storms since 1851 caused hurricane-force winds in the state. The state often experiences the direct effects of landfalling North Atlantic tropical cyclones and from the remnants of some Pacific storms, such as rainfall or strong winds, as well as the effects of storms that remain offshore, such as rip currents or heavy surf. Since 1749, at least 111 tropical cyclones, some of which had become extratropical, have affected the state, including 21 which passed over the state.
context_section_description: September 24, 1975- Hurricane Eloise becomes an extratropical frontal low over Virginia, though its tropical moisture drops over 5 inches (125 mm) of rainfall in the northern portion of the state.
  August 9, 1976- Hurricane Belle parallels the Delmarva Peninsula, prompting officials to issue hurricane warnings for the Delaware coastline. The core of the hurricane passes slightly to the east of the state, and consequentially produces lighter winds and less rainfall than expected but still a powerful storm.
  September 6, 1979- Tropical Storm David passes to the west of the state, causing high tides and up to 1.96 inches (50 mm) of rain in Wilmington. The tornado outbreak caused by David extends into Delaware. One such tornado damages a few homes and injures five in New Castle County.
  July 1, 1981- Tropical Storm Bret moves ashore along the Delmarva Peninsula and produces light rainfall in Delaware.
  November 15, 1981- A subtropical storm slowly moves through the western Atlantic, causing higher than normal tides along the Delaware coastline.
  September 30, 1983- Tropical Storm Dean produces light rainfall in southeastern Delaware when it makes landfall on eastern Virginia.
  October 1983- The remnants of Hurricane Tico drop light rainfall across the state.
  July 26, 1985- The outer bands of Hurricane Bob produce light rainfall of around 1 inch (25 mm) in the northern portion of the state.
  August 19, 1985- The remnants of Hurricane Danny drop up to 7 inches (178 mm) of rain in southeastern Delaware.
  September 24, 1985- While paralleling the state, Tropical Storm Henri drops light rainfall of around 1 inch (25 mm) near the coast.
  September 27, 1985- Hurricane Gloria passes to the east of the state, causing hurricane-force wind gusts and moderate amounts of rainfall. The hurricane causes significant beach erosion along the coast.
  August 18, 1986- Hurricane Charley parallels the Mid-Atlantic coastline offshore, producing hurricane-force wind gusts and light rainfall in Delaware.
  September 1987- Tropical Depression Nine drops light precipitation in the state.
  August 29, 1988- Tropical Depression Chris produces light rainfall across Delaware, though damage, if any, is unknown.
  July 1989- Moisture from Tropical Storm Allison produce up to 7 inches (178 mm) of rain in northern Delaware.
  August 19, 1991- Hurricane Bob drops 1.84 inches (46.7 mm) of rainfall in the state, along with peak wind gusts of 51 mph (83 km/h). There were no reports of damage in the state.
  August 1992- The remnants of Hurricane Andrew produce light rainfall in the state.
  September 26, 1992- Tropical Storm Danielle moves northwestward through the state, causing severe beach erosion and washouts along the coast. It also produces over 3 inches (76 mm) of rain in the middle portion of the state.
  September 1, 1993- Hurricane Emily passes well to the southeast of Delaware, causing trace amounts of precipitation and slightly higher than normal tides in Lewes.
  August 18, 1994- The remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl produce light rainfall across the state.
  November 1994- The outer rainbands of Hurricane Gordon drop light rainfall of around 1 inch (25 mm) in Delaware.
  June 6, 1995- The remnants of Hurricane Allison cause light amounts of rainfall in the state's southeastern portion.
  August 6, 1995- Moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Erin produces moderate amounts of precipitation of up over 3 inches (76 mm) in the state.
  August 13–21, 1995- Swells and 10 foot (3 m) waves generated by Hurricane Felix restrict beaches along the coastline. In addition, the waves cause beach erosion and minor tidal flooding.
  July 13, 1996- Tropical Storm Bertha crosses over the state with a peak wind gust of 58 mph (93 km/h) at Dover. The winds down scattered trees, signs, and power lines, leaving 3,200 homes without power for 8 hours. The storm produces moderate rainfall across the state, causing drainage problems. Prior to moving across the state, Bertha causes rough surf, resulting in 40 water rescues. Overall damage is minor, and no deaths occurred.
  August 29–31, 1996- Hurricane Edouard c
caption: Hurricane Floyd damage
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