State of Emergency in Effect for Dover Following Damage from Likely Tornado

DOVER, Del. – A state of emergency has been declared for the city of Dover following severe storms that rolled through the region Thursday night.

The state of emergency went into effect at 6:20 p.m. August, 20.

According to the Dover Police Department, the city likely experienced a tornado, as significant damage has been reported throughout parts of the city.

First responders have observed power outages, downed trees, flooding, and other storm-related damage.

The hardest-hit area appears to be the Division Street/Loockerman Street corridor, as well as parts of North Dupont Highway, according to police.

The Dover Police Department is urging people to stay off the roads and stay home.