Delaware has 2 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 0 of them major, and a boat at Wilmington is in the water in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 14 boat storage facilities are listed in Delaware; 13 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Wilmington high / low | boat | Delaware hurricanes since 1851 | Georgetown high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41° / 26° | laid up | 0 | 45° / 29° | laid up |
| Feb | 44° / 27° | laid up | 0 | 48° / 30° | laid up |
| Mar | 53° / 34° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 55° / 36° | launch or haul-out |
| Apr | 64° / 44° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 66° / 45° | in the water |
| May | 74° / 53° | in the water | 0 | 75° / 55° | in the water |
| Jun | 82° / 63° | in the water | 0 | 83° / 64° | in the water |
| Jul | 87° / 68° | in the water | 0 | 88° / 70° | in the water |
| Aug | 85° / 67° | in the water | 0 | 86° / 68° | in the water |
| Sep | 79° / 59° | in the water | 1 | 80° / 61° | in the water |
| Oct | 67° / 47° | in the water | 1 | 69° / 49° | in the water |
| Nov | 56° / 37° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 59° / 40° | launch or haul-out |
| Dec | 46° / 30° | laid up | 0 | 50° / 33° | laid up |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Wilmington has 6 months in the water (May to October), 3 of launch or haul-out and 3 laid up. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
0 of the 2 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 1. Most fell in October (1) and September (1).
| Month | Storm | Category in Delaware | boat that month (Wilmington) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1903 | Unnamed | 1 | in the water |
| Oct 1878 | Unnamed | 1 | in the water |
Wilmington averages 45.3 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in June (4.7 in), before any storm is added.
14 live listings in 10 cities; by listed type: 13 indoor, 13 covered and 14 outdoor (types overlap). No Delaware boat storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reybold Lifestyle Self Storage - Christiana | Christiana | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Sentinel Self Storage - Newark | Newark | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Delmarva RV Center - Seaford | Seaford | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| SmartStop Self Storage - Newark | Newark | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| DE Storage - Milford | Milford | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Storage Solutions - All-Climate Self Storage | Rehoboth Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Public Storage - Dover | Dover | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Seaford Mini Storage | Seaford | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Viking Self Storage | Milton | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Delaware City Marina | Delaware City | outdoor |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Newark | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rehoboth Beach | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seaford | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Christiana | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Delaware City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milford | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Milton | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Smyrna | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilmington | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 2 hurricanes NOAA records in Delaware since 1851, 2 arrived in months our season rule marks as in the water at Wilmington (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Georgetown the count is 2 in months in the water. 0 have come since 2000 and 0 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, Delaware impacts fall most often in October (1) and September (1). A boat at Wilmington is in the water in all three by our season rule, and in the water in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
13 of 14 live Delaware listings list enclosed indoor space; 13 list covered and 14 outdoor spaces. By city: Dover (2; 2 enclosed), Newark (2; 2 enclosed), Rehoboth Beach (2; 2 enclosed) and Seaford (2; 2 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Dover (2) and Newark (2). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 10 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 13 Delaware listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 2 Delaware hurricanes on record came in months a boat at Wilmington is in the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Wilmington averages 4.7 inches in June, so check the site drains.
Listings span 10 Delaware cities. The largest groups are Dover (2 listed), Newark (2 listed), Rehoboth Beach (2 listed), Seaford (2 listed) and Christiana (1 listed). For covered spaces, Dover (2) and Newark (2) lead. Statewide, 14 list open lots, 13 covered parking and 13 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00013781, USW00013764); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).