EF1 tornado confirmed for Kent County on Monday night, officials say
Mar 17, 2026
An EF1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, on Monday night during the intense storms that left extensive damage throughout the Philadelphia region, according to the National Weather Service.
Officials said that the tornado reached maximum wind speed of up to 100 miles per hour in Fred
erica on March 16.
Survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado near Frederica, DE (Kent County) with max winds to 100 mph. Additional extensive wind damage near Camden, DE remains under review. Full details are expected to be released on Wednesday. #DEwx— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) March 18, 2026
Crews are still examining the damage left behind in Camden, Delaware. ...read more read less