Tornado, waterspout rip through Long Island, Queens
Summary
On August 20, 2026, multiple waterspouts and a tornado struck Long Island and Queens, New York, causing damage to beach clubs and injuring one person. A state of emergency was declared in Nassau County as officials continue to assess the tornado’s impact.Key Facts
- Two waterspouts were confirmed in Queens and Long Island on the evening of August 20, 2026.
- One waterspout moved ashore as a tornado, causing damage in Atlantic Beach and southern Nassau County.
- The tornado damaged or destroyed 30 one-story cabanas at the Sun and Surf Beach Club.
- One employee was injured but refused medical aid; no other injuries were reported.
- Nassau County declared a state of emergency after the tornado.
- Nearby Silver Point Beach Club also suffered property damage.
- Emergency responders helped rescue people trapped in vehicles due to flooding on Long Island’s south shore.
- Severe storms also caused tornado damage in Dover, Delaware, leading to a state of emergency there as well.
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