EF-1 tornado damages buildings, shreds trees in New Castle County; Chester County pounded by heavy rain
MARSHALLTON, Del. - The cleanup is just beginning from strong storms Thursday evening, as the region braces for more severe weather.
A confirmed tornado brought trees down and damaged homes in New Castle County. Meanwhile, Chester County was pounded with torrential rain, flooding roadways already soaked from days of rain. And round two is on the way Friday.
In New Castle County, in a grocery store parking lot in Marshallton, a tornado touched down about 7:15 in the evening. Firsthand viewer video captured the moments the tornado formed and blew, taking trees with it and creating damage beyond.
The National Weather Services says the tornado was an EF-1 with an estimated maximum wind speed of 95 miles per hour. It traveled an estimated 1.13 miles with an estimated width of 150 yards.
In the Milltown section of Wilmington, a huge tree fell, cutting off access to the entire neighborhood, as they endured a night without power.
Meanwhile, over in Chester County, crews were called for a reported water rescue on Sawmill Road, near Broad Run Road, in Landenberg, just minutes from Kennett Square.
No details were released regarding the condition of the person or persons rescued.
The Red Cross opened a shelter in Chester County to serve about 44 people impacted by the flooding overnight.
Tropical Storm Debby in Philadelphia: Heavy rain, possible tornado coming Friday
Tropical Storm Debby is on its way towards Philadelphia as the region continues to get pummeled by rain.
More rain is in the forecast for Friday, as remnants of Tropical Storm Debby pushed into central Pennsylvania.
The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and wind advisories for nearly the entire Delaware Valley and the region is under a risk for severe weather, including isolated tornadoes.