Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast U.S., flooding roads and damaging beaches

Storms tore through a beach on Long Island, flooded a major New York freeway and knocked out power in parts of Delaware’s capital city.

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National story. 20 articles from 15 sources. Updated Aug 21, 2026.

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NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Severe Storms and Tornadoes Unleash Damage Across US

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches

New York TimesLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Storm Lashes Northeast With Heavy Rain and Spawns Tornado in Delaware

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Storms, possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches

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CBS NewsCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Tornado rips across beach outside of New York City

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Astonishing video of intense storm slamming New York

Ran by 4 outlets· KESQ Palm Springs, KVIA El Paso, +2 more
KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Rare tornadoes hit New York City area as storms cause chaos across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic

KVIA El PasoCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Rare tornadoes hit New York City area as storms cause chaos across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic

KTVZ BendCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Rare tornadoes hit New York City area as storms cause chaos across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Rare tornadoes hit New York City area as storms cause chaos across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic

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KRDOCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Storms batter Mid-Atlantic, sparking several tornadoes and widespread flash flooding

Local News 8Center· Aug 21, 2026

Storms batter Mid-Atlantic, sparking several tornadoes and widespread flash flooding

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Storms batter Mid-Atlantic, sparking several tornadoes and widespread flash flooding

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 21, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches

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The Jewish VoiceRight· Aug 21, 2026

Rare Tornadoes Strike Long Island and Delaware as Powerful Northeast Storms Bring Flooding and Destruction

TribliveLean Right· Aug 21, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast U.S., flooding roads and damaging beaches

Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 21, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches