A squall line of strong to severe thunderstorms affected New Castle County the hardest as it moved through Delaware during the evening of the 8th. At least three houses were damaged by fallen trees in New Castle County.  Delmarva Power and Light reported about 19,000 of its customers lost power from Smyrna (Kent County) north in Delaware. About 1,600 homes and businesses were still without power on the morning of the 9th.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 08-JUL-14 19:09:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH STAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked over several large limbs as well as a tree across Delaware State Route 7 in Hockessin (Mill Creek Hundred).

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, DELAWARE
From 08-JUL-14 19:35:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG OAK CORNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees along the southbound lanes of Brenford Road in Smyrna.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 08-JUL-14 19:25:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAGLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees on Barley Mill Road near Wilmington.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 08-JUL-14 19:22:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: AFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down large tree limbs and wires along Silverside Road in Brandywine Hundred.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 08-JUL-14 19:08:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEVILLE PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees along Polly Drummond Hill Road in Pike Creek (Mill Creek Hundred).

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 08-JUL-14 19:10:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees along three roadways in the Yorklyn area in Mill Creek Hundred. Trees were reported down along Old Kennett Pike and Snuff Mill and Creek Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 08-JUL-14 19:15:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINTERTHUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees along Delaware State Route 100 in Christina Hundred and blocked the roadway. Wooden fences and construction signs were also knocked down.  A few other roadways in the hundred were also blocked by downed trees including Hillside and Montchanin Roads as well as Kennett Pike in the Greenville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 08-JUL-14 19:11:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY HILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees along Red Mill Road in Newark.  Farther east, the squall line produced a wind gust of 51 mph at the New Castle County Airport.