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Thunderstorms produced about 2,300 cloud-to-surface lightning strikes in Sussex County and the nearby waters between 11 p.m. EDT and Midnight EDT. Two lightning strikes caused damage. Lightning struck the chimney of an unoccupied unit of a townhouse complex in Port Lewes. The ensuing fire spread along the exterior of the unit to the adjoining unit in the complex. The residents of that unit were evacuated. Four fire companies battled the blaze. Damage was estimated at $150,000. No serious injuries were reported. In Rehoboth Beach, the fire station and city hall were struck by lightning. The strike fried the 911 system. The combination of wind and lightning caused about 7,000 homes and businesses to lose power in Sussex County. All power was restored by 3 a.m. EDT on the 17th.|
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Early morning storm rips through Rehoboth Beach | Cape Gazette
An early morning thunderstorm with strong winds and rain Sept. 13 caused significant damage throughout Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres. Rehoboth Beach officials issued a notice a little before 7 a.m. saying there was localized flooding, tree...
Delaware Electric Co-op annual dinner meeting set Aug. 16 | Cape Gazette
Delaware Electric Cooperative will host its annual meeting, community fair and chicken dinner starting at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, in the Centre Ice Rink at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. The business meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the...
Brush fire causes power outage in Henlopen Acres | Cape Gazette
The failure of a primary underground cable caused a brush fire along Ocean Drive near Dune Way on the south end of Henlopen Acres. Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to the fire about 2:20 p.m., Aug. 9, just north of...
Delaware City refinery releases deadly gases after power outage
The outage released gases including carbon monoxide, ammonia and more according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
Delmarva Lineworkers Restore Power To All Customers Impacted By Tuesday’s Storms – First State Update
Delmarva Power amassed more than 600 personnel to work around the clock to repair the extensive damage to the local energy grid and restore service to customers affected by the severe weather and thunderstorms that impacted its service territory throughout Delaware and Maryland late Tuesday evening.
Blizzard in forecast for all of Sussex | Cape Gazette
The National Weather Service has updated its blizzard warning to include all of Sussex County. Blizzard conditions will exist most of Saturday, Jan. 29, with sustained winds at 30 to 40 miles per hour and gusts as high as 50 miles per hour. Snow...
Let it snow: Maryland, Delaware residents brave winter storm weather
Several inches of snow blanketed Maryland Monday. From fun at the park to enduring slick roads, here's a look at how Delmarva braved the winter storm.
Power outages impact Maryland, Delaware, Virginia in snowstorm
How the snow storm on Jan. 3, 2022, is affecting power outages across Delmarva.
Snow sweeps Delaware: Rising inch counts cause closures, delays
The snow has caused hazardous conditions that will likely affect the morning and afternoon commutes across the state
Power has been restored after outage | Cape Gazette
After about a two-hour outage, Delaware Electric Cooperative crews have restored power to 3,300 customers in the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach area. According to the cooperative’s website, a contractor cut an underground utility line, which disrupted power.
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Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
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Lewes, Delaware
| City | Lewes |
| County | Sussex |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 19958 |
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