Mostly clear. Low around 60F. Winds light and variable..
Mostly clear. Low around 60F. Winds light and variable.
Updated: June 23, 2026 @ 11:11 pm
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Maegan Summers is originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She joined WBOC as a video journalist in July of 2024 after graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from American University. Maegan can now be found covering stories across Sussex County, Delaware.
BRIDGEVILLE, Del. — Residents across Sussex County spent Tuesday cleaning up storm debris after severe weather moved through the area overnight, prompting tornado warnings in parts of Delaware and Maryland.
Heavy rain, frequent lightning, and strong winds swept across Sussex County, including Bridgeville, which was among the communities placed under a tornado warning.
For Carol Phillips, who lives in Bridgeville, the storm brought frightening conditions.
“It was loud. The wind was blowing. My trailer was shaking a little. The walls were going in and out, and the rain was coming down, the wind, it was really bad, and it was scary. I was praying it would get over fast,” said Phillips
Phillips said she woke up to find her yard covered with branches and sticks.
WBOC drove through Bridgeville on Tuesday and saw downed branches, small trees, a few scattered shingles, and overturned trash cans. Residents said the worst of the storm lasted for about an hour.
“There were a lot of dark clouds overhead in Milford, and you could hear the thunder, and you could see lightning off in the distance,” said Colin Smullen.
Smullen, who was working as an EMT in Milford during the storm, said the damage appeared to be relatively limited.
“I did not see a lot of down wire calls or anything like that, very few on accidents.”
While cleanup efforts continued across Sussex County, residents expressed relief that the storm did not cause more extensive damage.
Video Journalist
Maegan Summers is originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She joined WBOC as a video journalist in July of 2024 after graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from American University. Maegan can now be found covering stories across Sussex County, Delaware.
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