Overview
- The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado struck New Castle County on Thursday, Nov. 12, and has scheduled a professional on‑the‑ground survey for Friday to determine the track, width and EF rating.
- Local crews and eyewitnesses reported toppled signs, downed trees, fences and power lines including a Sonesta ES Suites sign that fell onto two cars, while officials have not released any confirmed injury counts.
- The storm system was a line of severe thunderstorms with embedded supercells that triggered a Tornado Watch, flash flood warnings and multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings across the Philadelphia region.
- The NWS is investigating a likely but not yet confirmed separate touchdown in Burlington County, New Jersey, and has teams assigned to inspect reported damage in Mansfield, Bordentown and Chesterfield.
- Residents were urged to shelter inside interior rooms, avoid flooded roadways and downed wires, and expect further disruptions such as power outages, road closures and marine hazards while final damage assessments continue.