Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Storms brought 4 to 5 inches of rain in some areas and triggered a confirmed tornado and widespread flooding, officials said.
- On Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, tornadoes slammed Atlantic Beach, New York, and Dover, Delaware, causing significant structural damage and prompting states of emergency in both jurisdictions. Meteorologists confirmed the storms originated as waterspouts before moving onshore.
- A cold front sweeping the East Coast generated intense thunderstorms Thursday, unleashing torrential rain and flash flooding across the region. In Jersey City, New Jersey, emergency crews rescued 69 people trapped in vehicles using inflatable boats.
- Damage in Atlantic Beach included the destruction of at least 30 cabanas at the Sun and Surf Beach Club, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. One worker sustained minor injuries while search teams ensured no residents were trapped.
- Structural damage across Dover's North Dupont Highway tore roofs off the Days Inn and Super Lodge, the Dover Police Department reported. The city declared a state of emergency, though officials said no serious injuries were sustained.
- Authorities began cleanup operations Friday as the National Weather Service conducted damage surveys to assess the tornadoes' strength and paths. Residents were urged to avoid non-essential travel while utility crews worked to restore power and clear debris.
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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…
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Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
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