Tropical Storm Debby Causes Historic Flooding in Southeast

Tropical Storm Debby has wreaked havoc across coastal Georgia, South Carolina, and parts of Florida, causing historic flooding and widespread power outages. Six people have died, and severe weather conditions are expected to linger for days. Governors have declared states of emergency as once-in-a-thousand-year rainfall is forecasted.

Tropical Storm Debby has inundated coastal areas of Georgia and South Carolina with torrential rain, threatening to flood cities like Charleston and Savannah. This follows its landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast as a hurricane, which has already resulted in six fatalities in Florida and Georgia.

Expected rainfall of up to 20 inches (51 cm) could lead to catastrophic flooding in parts of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina through Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Governors have declared states of emergency, while Savannah and Charleston have already received substantial rainfall.

Charleston Mayor William Cogswell has warned of a citywide curfew and severe flooding, with weather conditions impeding floodwater drainage. The storm continues to cause power outages and flight cancellations, with potential tornadoes adding to the chaos. Vice President Kamala Harris postponed her scheduled visit to Savannah in light of the storm.