Tropical Storm Debby Sparks Catastrophic Flooding Along Southeastern Coast

Tropical Storm Debby has caused severe flooding in coastal Georgia, South Carolina, and nearby regions after making landfall as a hurricane in Florida. The storm has resulted in six deaths and affected power supply and travel. Heavy rainfall and storm surges are complicating rescue and recovery efforts.

Tropical Storm Debby has inundated coastal Georgia and South Carolina, unleashing torrential rains that could flood cities like Charleston and Savannah by Tuesday. The storm, which hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a hurricane, has already resulted in at least six deaths in Florida and Georgia.

The National Hurricane Center expects between 10 to 20 inches of rain across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, raising concerns about catastrophic flooding. Governors in these states have declared states of emergency. Cedrick King, a businessman from coastal Brunswick, Georgia, reported that he and his family evacuated to Atlanta to escape the deluge.

With wind speeds reaching 45 miles per hour, Debby is moving slowly past Savannah, Georgia, early Tuesday. Heavy downpours could flood portions of the mid-Atlantic through Sunday, the Hurricane Center warned. Charleston and Hilton Head, South Carolina, have already seen significant rainfall, with more expected. Charleston Mayor William Cogswell has extended a citywide curfew and advised residents to stay indoors unless an emergency arises.