Likely Tornado Hits Dover, Delaware; Limited Damage Reported
Officials said several intersections lost traffic lights and many residents were without power after the tornado.
- On Thursday evening, a tornado struck Dover, Delaware, prompting Mayor Robin Christiansen to declare a state of emergency at 6:20 p.m. lasting at least 30 days due to "significant damage" throughout the city.
- National Weather Service officials confirmed the tornado formed over Hartly early Thursday evening before moving east toward the capital, where it "likely" touched down and skipped north for 30 minutes.
- Damage was reported along the Division Street and Lockerman Street corridor and North DuPont Highway, with debris scattered near the Super Lodge and Days Inn as power outages disabled traffic signals.
- Dover Police Department officials urged residents to stay home, warning that unnecessary travel creates dangerous conditions for emergency crews attempting to clear debris and restore power throughout the city.
- Estimates suggest the storm and tornado caused around $20 million in damage, and officials noted that photographic evidence of destruction can be helpful for residents attempting to process insurance claims.
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A severe storm with a tornado ripped through Dover, Delaware, on Thursday night. A dashcam captured the moment the roof of the Super Lodge motel was ripped off.
State of Emergency in Effect for Dover Following Damage from Likely Tornado
DOVER, Del. – A state of emergency has been declared for the city of Dover following severe storms that rolled through the region Thursday night. The state of emergency has been in effect since 6:20 p.m. According to the Dover Police Department, the city likely experienced a tornado, as significant damage has been reported throughout parts of the city. First...
Likely tornado hits Dover, Delaware; limited damage reported
A likely tornado has caused damage across Dover, Delaware, knocking down trees and power lines, damaging roofs and leaving debris and flooding in parts of the city, according to authorities. A state of emergency has been declared for the city. The emergency declaration took effect at 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, shortly after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) tornado warning for Dover and surrounding co…
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