Lightning reported 1 mi SE of Deleware City
Report of a lightning strike to a home in the Delaware City Trailer Park. Time estimated.
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After a storm, the first steps are safety, documentation and stopping further water damage. Photograph the damage from the ground, cover openings with a tarp, keep receipts and report the loss to your insurer.
For New Castle County, NOAA lists 0 hail reports, 42 damaging-wind reports (up to 52 mph) and 1 tornado report from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Report of a lightning strike to a home in the Delaware City Trailer Park. Time estimated.
Multiple structure fire reports near Wilmington due to lightning strikes. Time estimated.
Report of a lightning strike to a home in the Village of Bayberry. Time estimated.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Arden
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Emergency tarp / temporary cover | $300 – $1,500 |
| Minor roof repair (leak, flashing, a few shingles) | $350 – $1,500 |
| Larger repair or partial re-roof | $1,500 – $5,000 |
National planning ranges for an average ~2,000 sq ft home, not quotes. Local labor, roof pitch, layers to remove, materials and permits change the price.
Stay off the roof, take dated photos from the ground, make temporary repairs to prevent more damage, and call your insurer.
Policies often set a deadline, commonly within a year of the loss and sometimes sooner. Check your policy.
Many cities and counties require a building permit for roof work; the roofing company normally pulls it. Ask who is responsible and request a copy. Check with the New Castle County building department for local rules.
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