Rare Twin Tornadoes Strike Delaware and Long Island Amid Northeast Flooding

On August 21, 2026, tornadoes hit Dover, Delaware and Atlantic Beach, Long Island at the same time — unusual for the Northeast. The same storm system spawned twisters in Queens and caused flash flooding across the New York metro area and Mid-Atlantic. Jersey City crews rescued 69 people from flooded vehicles. Nassau County and Dover both declared states of emergency.