'Significant damage' after possible tornado in Del. as severe storms roil Northeast

Flash flooding is possible from Virginia up to Connecticut.Authorities in Delaware said there is "significant damage" throughout parts of the city of Dover after a "likely" tornado touched down Thursday evening, including numerous downed trees, flooding and other damage.The Dover Police Department, in a social media post, said a state of emergency was in effect and asked the public to stay off the roads.Earlier, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the Dover area, warning of a confirmed large and dangerous tornado on the ground.A woman runs through Times Square during a severe rainstorm in New York City, U.S., August 20, 2026.Brendan Mcdermid/ReutersSevere Weather Outlook MapABC NewsIt came amid a wave of severe weather that slammed parts of the Interstate 95 corridor during the Thursday evening rush hour, with thunderstorms and dangerous flash floodingThere was a significant risk for flash flooding in New York City, where rain inundated some roadways and subway stations, leading to delays, as well as Philadelphia. Overall, there was the potential for rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour and 3 to 7 inches of rain in just a matter of hours.Rain leaks into the Penn Station Subway Station during a severe rain storm in New York, U.S., August 20, 2026.Jordan Tovin/ReutersFlash Flood Threat MapABC NewsIn Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said state emergency management officials were tracking reports of tornadoes and "significant damage in York and Lancaster counties."Popular ReadsFlight cancellations began piling up at Northeast airports, with more than 700 flights canceled as of about 6:30 p.m.People walk through the rain in the Dumbo neighborhood in Brooklyn as severe storms move through the New York area on July 21, 2026 in New York City.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesFlash flooding was possible from Virginia up to Connecticut. A flood watch is in effect from Philadelphia to New York City until 2 a.m. Friday. Sponsored Content by Taboola