A ChristianaCare helicopter with a broken rotor blade following a storm in New Castle County.

Courtesy of WDEL

NEWARK, Del. - ChristianaCare is assessing property damage at its Newark campus following Thursday afternoon's storms, which officials said may have involved a tornado or strong winds.

According to a statement from ChristianaCare, the storm caused minor property damage at the campus. The health care system's facilities, public safety and emergency management teams are assessing the situation, including possible damage to a helicopter and helipads.

Photos captured by sister station WDEL show the helicopter with a snapped rotor blade following the storm.

ChristianaCare said there does not appear to be any impact on operations beyond the reported damage and services continue without interruption.

WDEL also captured images of an overturned tractor trailer on I-95.

A truck lies overturned on I-95 following a strong storm, possibly a tornado

Courtesy of WDEL

The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down around 1:15 p.m. near the hospital's campus.

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