Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Cleanup and damage assessments were underway after storms left no serious injuries, and officials said 2,000 Long Island customers remained without power.
- On Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, the National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes touched down in Atlantic Beach, New York, and Dover, Delaware, causing significant structural damage to beach clubs and hotels across both states.
- Intense thunderstorms swept through the region as a cold front collided with warm, humid air, unleashing heavy rain and flash flooding across the East Coast that strained urban infrastructure.
- In Atlantic Beach, the twister destroyed at least 30 cabanas at the Sun and Surf Beach Club, while emergency crews in Jersey City rescued 69 people trapped in flooded vehicles using inflatable boats.
- Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen declared states of emergency to mobilize cleanup crews, with officials confirming no serious injuries occurred despite widespread structural destruction.
- Meteorological analysis of radar data and damage reports formally confirmed the tornadic touchdowns, with the National Weather Service scheduled to release additional findings after completing damage surveys Friday evening.
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Storms, Possible Tornadoes Pummel Northeast US
The Northeast United States was pounded by heavy rain and wind on Aug. 20 as storms and a possible tornado tore through the region. What was possibly a tornado touched down at a beach on Long Island, while dozens were stranded in their cars in New Jersey and parts of Delaware’s capital were left without power. A beach club in Atlantic Beach on Long Island’s outer barrier bore the brunt of the suspected whirlwind, with social media footage showi…
Dozens of motorists were rescued by boats from a flooded road in the US state of New Jersey after heavy rains caused flash flooding. Rescuers rescued 69 people trapped in their cars after a storm that hit the area on Thursday, but there were no reports of serious injuries or deaths, despite the extensive damage. This comes after seven people were killed in floods and storms in the Midwest last week, mainly in Indiana.
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Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Cleanup efforts and damage assessment are underway in Delaware's capital and on Long Island, New York, after tornadoes touched down. Storms battered the Northeast on Thursday with strong winds and heavy rains. Dozens of people were stranded in their cars…
Severe storms flood NYC neighborhoods, cancel hundreds of flights
Powerful thunderstorms swept across New York City on Thursday evening, bringing flash flooding, travel disruptions and scattered damage while prompting a tornado warning in parts of Queens as more than 2 inches of rain fell in several neighborhoods, according to ny1.com.
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