'Significant damage' after possible tornado in Del. as severe storms roil North
Summary
A likely tornado caused heavy damage in Dover, Delaware, on the evening of August 20, 2026, leading to downed trees, flooding, and a state of emergency. The severe weather affected much of the Northeast U.S., including flash floods from Virginia to Connecticut and flight cancellations in major airports.Key Facts
- Authorities in Dover, Delaware, reported significant damage after a likely tornado touched down.
- A state of emergency was declared in Dover, and people were advised to avoid roads.
- The National Weather Service confirmed a large and dangerous tornado warning for Dover.
- Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding hit the Interstate 95 corridor during rush hour.
- New York City and Philadelphia faced risks of intense flooding with up to 7 inches of rain in hours.
- Pennsylvania officials reported tornado damage in York and Lancaster counties.
- More than 700 flights were canceled across Northeast airports due to the storms.
- A flood watch was in place from Philadelphia to New York City until early Friday morning.
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