A tornado touched down in Dover, Del., during Thursday’s storms
During the severe weather and flooding across the region, Dover, Del., had a confirmed tornado, which caused debris and widespread power outages.
A tornado touched down in Dover, Del., on Thursday amid severe weather and flooding, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Debris from the tornado and widespread power outages closed one mile of Route 13 between Kings Highway and Lepore Drive in Dover for several hours, according to the Dover Police Department.
Crews and first responders cleared debris, reopened roadways, and restored power to the affected areas.
There were no reported injuries, “and we are extremely grateful for that,” said a Dover police spokesperson on social media.
The weather service will conduct surveys to evaluate the damage and gather more information on the tornado.
Dover Mayor Robin R. Christiansen lifted the city’s state of emergency at 6:10 a.m. Friday, while stressing to residents to avoid areas where debris may still be present and to yield to crews who are still working to clear affected areas.
“A huge thank you to all of our City staff for the outstanding teamwork and dedication throughout this event. Your hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated,” Christiansen said on social media.
Thursday’s storm brought fallen trees and downed wires in Chester County, and toppled trees blocked portions of heavily traveled Route 322 in Honey Brook, the weather service reported.
Some streams overflowed, and flash flooding occurred in West Norriton and Lower Providence Townships in Montgomery County, making many streets impassable.
