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National Weather Service confirms tornado in Newark; ChristianaCare reports minor storm damage at campus

Torie Seagraves Brandon Ferguson
Nov 12, 2026
Nov 12, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago

This article has been updated following confirmation from the National Weather Service that a tornado in Newark.

NEWARK, Del. - ChristianaCare is assessing property damage at its Newark campus after a tornado touched down in the area Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

A sign fallen over on the grass. — According to a statement from ChristianaCare, the storm caused minor property damage at the campus.

According to a statement from ChristianaCare, the storm caused minor property damage at the campus.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down around 1:15 p.m. The storm also brought hail to the area, beginning around 1:30 p.m.

A street covered in hail and dark skies above. — The area also experienced hail, starting around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.

The area also experienced hail, starting around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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