 At the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse in Lewes , strong waves destroyed the lower deck of the lighthouse , while powerful winds blew out the watchroom window . A group of eight volunteers quickly repaired the damage . Moderate wind gusts knocked down numerous trees , tree limbs , and power lines , causing widespread power outages in the state . Conectiv Energy reported the power outage associated with the hurricane as one of the worst in its history . At least 15 @,@ 300 were left without power during the worst of the hurricane , including 2 @,@ 500 in the capital city of Dover . Due to the power outages , only one traffic light north of the city of Wilmington was operational . The strong winds also resulted in the Delaware River and Bay Authority to reduce the speed limit on the Delaware Memorial Bridge to 40 mph ( 65 km / h ) . 62 roads throughout the state were initially closed due to flooding , downed trees , or downed power lines . Eight roads , including U.S. Route 13A remained closed for several days , primarily due to flooding . Flooding affected the cities of Seaford , Blades , Bayview , and Augustine Beach , with residents in the latter two being forced to evacuate due to severe flooding conditions . Several state parks reported downed trees and damage . Damage in the state totaled $ 40 million ( 2003 USD , $ 44 million 2006 USD ) , and there were no deaths in the state as a result of the storm . 
