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Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
More than 1,000 customers lost power in Delaware as crews rescued stranded drivers and cleared storm debris across the region, officials said.
- 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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