Tornadoes Hit Northeast, Leaving Cleanup in Wake.
Storms pounded the Northeast on Thursday, with possible tornadoes reported at Atlantic Beach, New York, and Dover, Delaware. Flash flooding stranded residents across the region and damaged multiple structures.
- 69 people were rescued from flooded cars in Jersey City, New Jersey.
- 1,000-plus Delaware Electric Cooperative customers lost power in northern service areas.
- Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared a state of emergency.
- The Long Island Expressway in Queens closed in both directions due to flooding.
Why it matters: The storms struck densely populated coastal areas during summer, hitting heavily used beaches and roadways.
- A possible tornado destroyed cabanas and structures at the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach.
- In Dover, roof sections at two hotels collapsed or were torn away, and Dover Police Lt. Mark Hoffman said damage appeared consistent with a tornado.
How 22 sources split on this story
Where they split: CBS News reported the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Dover; other outlets described it only as a likely tornado pending official confirmation.
Center coverage, 7 sources: The center focuses on the documented facts of damage, rescues, and official statements across all affected states.
Associated Press12hTormentas y posibles tornados azotan el noreste de EEUU, inundan carreteras y dañan playas
Newsweek13hNew York, Delaware tornado warnings: Videos show 'ominous' scenesPenPennLive3hSevere storms flood NYC neighborhoods, cancel hundreds of flights
USA Today4hWater spouts, tornado hit New York City area in wild Thursday stormWNWESH 2 News14hStrong winds rip roofs, awnings from homes near CocoaWPWPXI Pittsburgh2hCleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long IslandYNYahoo News15hStorms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beachesLeft coverage, 8 sources: The left emphasizes the scale of emergency response and the human impact on stranded residents and displaced hotel guests.
CBS News14hStorms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, DelawareTBGThe Boston Globe14hStorms, possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads
The Independent2hCleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
ABC News2hTornado, waterspout rip through Long Island, Queens
The New York Times4hRare Tornadoes Hit NYC as Storm Drenches Mid-Atlantic...CleCleveland.com3hSevere storms flood NYC neighborhoods, cancel hundreds of flights
Mediaite3hStunning Video Shows Giant Waterspout Stalking New York Beach Community
The Guardian43mTornadoes pummel New York’s Long Island and Delaware capitalRight coverage, 7 sources: The right highlights official emergency declarations and the damage to beaches and private property.
NTD11hState of Emergency Declared in Delaware City After Likely Tornado Causes Widespread Damage
Daily Mail11hApocalyptic waterspout in New York as three of America's biggest airports crippled amid TORNADO and flood chaos
New York Post5hNYC streets almost turned to rivers after being hit by heavy storms
The Epoch Times17hStorms, Possible Tornadoes Pummel Northeast US
Citizen Free Press1hRare NE tornado tears through Long Island beach club — here’s the video.
Washington Examiner8hStorms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
ZeroHedge23h"Significant" Tornado Threat Incoming For DC To Baltimore To PhiladelphiaWhat’s next: NWS meteorologist Bryan Ramsey said the storm was moving offshore and expected to weaken within hours.
- Nassau County officials said a search team was checking for anyone trapped in beach cabanas.
- Has the National Weather Service formally confirmed tornado touchdowns at Atlantic Beach and Dover?
- What is the full extent of property damage across all affected areas?