Lightning in Sussex County, Delaware

Lightning June 27, 2026 · Sussex County, Delaware

$10K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A utility pole struck by lightning. Pole needs to be replaced. Time estimated from radar.

A few pop up thunderstorms developed in the afternoon over Delaware, producing damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning.

Began near Phillips Hill (38.5900, -75.3600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1355618. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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