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

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. It 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 flooding There 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.

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