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72DOOM SCORE
Tornadoes and severe storms cause multiple deaths across the southern and central United States
United States
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 5:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The headlines describe tornadoes and severe storms affecting areas from Arkansas and Oklahoma to Texas, Mississippi, Kentucky and Delaware. Reported death tolls range from individual incidents to 32 people across the affected areas, with injuries and a state of emergency also reported.
SO WHAT?
The storms have caused fatalities, injuries, widespread damage and emergency declarations across multiple U.S. states.
FOR ME
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Reports behind this event
plymouthherald.co.uken
'Mini tornado' spotted over South West beauty spot
Aug 22, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
wxow.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
bristolpost.co.uken
'Mini tornado' spotted over South West beauty spot
Aug 22, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
inquirer.comen
Three tornados touched down in Downingtown during Thursday's severe storms
Aug 22, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
canal26.comes
Impactantes imágenes: un tornado marítimo tocó tierra y devastó un club de playa en Estados Unidos
Aug 22, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
bostonherald.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
somersetlive.co.uken
'Mini tornado' spotted over South West beauty spot
Aug 22, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
lancasteronline.comen
It was a tornado: Weather service confirms Columbia strike
Aug 22, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC
thetimesnews.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC
orlandosentinel.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
reporterherald.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
cbs58.comen
Tornado damages crops at Basse's Farms ahead of Apple & Sunflower Fest
Aug 22, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
dailycamera.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
journal-advocate.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC
greeleytribune.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
courant.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
fortmorgantimes.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
citizensvoice.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
times-standard.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 22, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
baltimoresun.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
capitalgazette.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
wsvn.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Aug 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
sandiegouniontribune.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
wect.comen
PHOTOS: Strong winds damage Galloway Farm as thunderstorms move across southeastern NC
Aug 21, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
mainlinemedianews.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
mendocinobeacon.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
theweathernetwork.comen
Two rare tornadoes struck New York City on Thursday - The Weather Network
Aug 21, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC
local10.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC
idahostatejournal.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
norfolkdailynews.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
wboc.comen
UPDATE: State of Emergency lifted in Dover following 'likely' tornado
Aug 21, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC
scientificamerican.comen
Why tornadoes touched down near New York City | Scientific American
Aug 21, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC
union-bulletin.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC
thegazette.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
kxlf.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
yahoo.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
timesfreepress.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
ktvq.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
katc.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC
bangordailynews.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC
theguardian.comen
Tornadoes pummel New York's Long Island and Delaware capital | New York
Aug 21, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC
thedailytimes.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
local10.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ksat.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
clickondetroit.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
yahoo.comen
Tornadoes pummel New York's Long Island and Delaware capital
Aug 21, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
fox13now.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
lancasteronline.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC
krtv.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC
wellandtribune.caen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC
news4jax.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
postregister.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
clickorlando.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
lex18.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
wokv.comen
Cleanup begins in Delaware, Long Island after tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
reflector.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC
cecildaily.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC
ksby.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
kshb.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
dailygazette.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
kxxv.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
fox17online.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
kpax.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
wsls.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
theepochtimes.comen
Storms, Possible Tornadoes Pummel Northeast US
Aug 21, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
kristv.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
isp.netscape.comen
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island
Aug 21, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
wdbo.comen
Cleanup begins in Delaware, Long Island after tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC
westfaironline.comen
Rare tornadoes hit NYC area as storms drench Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC
wpsdlocal6.comen
Fristoe's damage from second brief tornado, NWS says
Aug 21, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
kjrh.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC
10news.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
koaa.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
ktvh.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
kztv10.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC
yahoo.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC
turnto23.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC
cbsnews.comen
Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware
Aug 21, 2026, 1:32 PM UTC
kbzk.comen
Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
Aug 21, 2026, 1:32 PM UTC
41nbc.comen
Tornado tears roof off Delaware motel as severe storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
ibtimes.com.auen
(VIDEO) Tornado Tears Roofs From Two Dover, Delaware Motels, Prompting State of Emergency and Evacuations Now
Aug 21, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
independent.co.uken
Chaos across Northeast as possible tornado hits beach and floods swallow cars
Aug 21, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
trentonian.comen
Likely tornado touches down in Dover, Delaware, as storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
thetimes-tribune.comen
Likely tornado touches down in Dover, Delaware, as storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
thereporteronline.comen
Likely tornado touches down in Dover, Delaware, as storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC
dailylocal.comen
Likely tornado touches down in Dover, Delaware, as storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC
fox29.comen
Tornado causes major damage, state of emergency in Dover, Delaware
Aug 21, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
pottsmerc.comen
Likely tornado touches down in Dover, Delaware, as storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC
mymotherlode.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC
timesherald.comen
Likely tornado touches down in Dover, Delaware, as storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
readingeagle.comen
Likely tornado touches down in Dover, Delaware, as storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
mcall.comen
Likely tornado touches down in Dover, Delaware, as storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
delcotimes.comen
Likely tornado touches down in Dover, Delaware, as storms hit Northeast
Aug 21, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
nbcnews.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast U.S., flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC
wsls.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
idahostatejournal.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
union-bulletin.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC
semissourian.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flood...
Aug 21, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
somdnews.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
55krc.iheart.comen
Delaware Tornado Leaves Path Of Destruction In Dover
Aug 21, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
mankatofreepress.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
rockymounttelegram.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
veropatriot.iheart.comen
Delaware Tornado Leaves Path Of Destruction In Dover
Aug 21, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC
wrak.iheart.comen
Delaware Tornado Leaves Path Of Destruction In Dover
Aug 21, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC
wsfcam.iheart.comen
Delaware Tornado Leaves Path Of Destruction In Dover
Aug 21, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC
postregister.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
jetradio1400.iheart.comen
Delaware Tornado Leaves Path Of Destruction In Dover
Aug 21, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
hallelujah955.iheart.comen
Delaware Tornado Leaves Path Of Destruction In Dover
Aug 21, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
powertalk1360.iheart.comen
Delaware Tornado Leaves Path Of Destruction In Dover
Aug 21, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
talk1200boston.iheart.comen
Delaware Tornado Leaves Path Of Destruction In Dover
Aug 21, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
thegazette.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC
clickondetroit.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC
cecildaily.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC
local10.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
news4jax.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
hngnews.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
clickorlando.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
dailymail.comen
Apocalyptic waterspout in New York as three of America's biggest airports crippled amid TORNADO and flood chaos
Aug 21, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC
dailyadvance.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
bozemandailychronicle.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
stardem.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC
diariolibre.comes
Tormentas y posibles tornados azotan el noreste de EE. UU.
Aug 21, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
erienewsnow.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
sitkasentinel.comen
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Aug 21, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC
vietnamnews.vnen
Several airports face thunderstorm and gust risk as tropical depression intensifies
Aug 21, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
cbsnews.comen
Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware
Aug 21, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC
wmdt.comen
State of Emergency in Effect for Dover Following Damage from Likely Tornado
Aug 21, 2026, 3:32 AM UTC
6abc.comen
State of emergency in Dover, Delaware due to damage following tornado warning
Aug 21, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
nbcphiladelphia.comen
Tornado in Dover leaves significant damage – NBC10 Philadelphia
Aug 21, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
yahoo.comen
State of emergency declared in Dover due to damage following tornado warning
Aug 21, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC
wboc.comen
Severe storms damage parts of Delmarva
Aug 21, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
wboc.comen
UPDATE: State of Emergency declared in Dover following 'likely' tornado
Aug 21, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
travel.yahoo.comen
Newark flights extremely delayed while nearby airports are grounded due to thunderstorms
Aug 21, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
northernpen.caen
Latest Updates: Storms bring tornadoes and flooding to Gulf Coast
Aug 21, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
bnonews.comen
Likely tornado hits Dover, Delaware; limited damage reported
Aug 21, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC
newsday.comen
Live updates: Tornado causes damage in Atlantic Beach, Blakeman says
Aug 21, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC
theweathernetwork.comen
Rare hazard: This town saw an earthquake during a tornado warning
Aug 20, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
dailymail.comen
Tornadoes threaten millions in major commuter zone as Americans are warned to find shelter
Aug 20, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
potomaclocal.comen
Severe Storms Bring Damaging Winds, Tornado Risk This Afternoon
Aug 20, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
103gbfrocks.comen
Western Kentucky Storms Accompanied By Surprise Earthquake
Aug 20, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC
newstalk1280.comen
Western Kentucky Storms Accompanied By Surprise Earthquake
Aug 20, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
zerohedge.comen
"Significant" Tornado Threat Incoming For DC To Baltimore To Philadelphia
Aug 20, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
wbkr.comen
Western Kentucky Storms Accompanied By Surprise Earthquake
Aug 20, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
cbs58.comen
One tornado and multiple downbursts have been confirmed from Tuesday's storms
Aug 20, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
ktxs.comen
Magnitude 2.3 earthquake detected as severe storms, tornado moved through western Kentucky
Aug 20, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC
fox17.comen
Magnitude 2.3 earthquake detected as severe storms, tornado moved through western Kentucky
Aug 20, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
wgal.comen
Impact: Rounds of scattered showers, downpours, storms for Thursday in south central Pennsylvania
Aug 20, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
digbycourier.caen
Tornado hits Arkansas as strong storms move through the Midwest and South
Aug 20, 2026, 7:32 AM UTC
thelabradorian.caen
Oklahoma tornado kills 4; A state of emergency was declared amid the damage
Aug 20, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
digbycourier.caen
Perryton, Texas Tornado: Tornado kills 3 and injures dozens in Texas Panhandle town.
Aug 20, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
northernpen.caen
Tornadoes from Arkansas to Delaware killed 32 people
Aug 19, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
northernpen.caen
'Devastating' tornado kills 14 as storm hits Mississippi, officials say
Aug 19, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC
digbycourier.caen
Storms kill 3 as tornadoes lash Southeast US: NPR
Aug 18, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC