See damage left by Debby: Photos show flooded streets, downed trees after hurricane washes ashore
Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY
Updated ·1 min read
Tropical Strom Debby has already brought damage to Florida since its landfall Monday as a Category 1 hurricane, with forecasters warning that the storm has the potential to bring historical and catastrophic damage to Southeastern states as it continues on its path.
Heavy rainfall is expected through southeast Georgia and eastern South Carolina through Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters are also warning that the center of Debby's storm is expected to move offshore from the Georgia coast later Tuesday, bringing a significant risk of flash flooding to portions of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Tropical Storm Debby made landfall along coastal Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, although the storm has since weakened to a tropical storm rating.
Images around Florida show flooding and damage from the high winds and heavy rains, including flooded streets, cars underwater and boats washed ashore. Residents in other Southern states are bracing for Debby, including adding sandbags to minimize flooding damage.
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Photos show flooding damage, destruction from Tropical Storm Debby
A worker moves sandbags in the rain at River Street as Tropical Storm Debby moves towards Georgia, in Savannah, Georgia, U.S., August 5, 2024.
A large sinkhole opened up on Grange Fall Loop in Wimauma after Hurricane Debby continues to move north of central Florida, U.S., August 5, 2024.
A boat washed up while Hurricane Debby affects the gulf coast in Suwannee, Florida, U.S., August 5, 2024.
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - AUGUST 05: A vehicles drives through a flooded street caused by rain from Tropical Storm Debby on August 5, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. According to reports, Hurricane Debby has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm after landfall in Florida. bringing heavy rains and a storm surge to the southeast.
A view of Talmadge Memorial Bridge from River Street as Tropical Storm Debby moves towards Georgia, in Savannah, Georgia, U.S., on August 5, 2024.
A driver in a truck rides through a flooded Grange Fall Loop in Wimauma after Hurricane Debby continues to move north of central Florida, U.S., August 5, 2024.
CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: A person walks through a flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on August 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Florida. Hurricane Debby brings rain storms and high winds along Florida's Big Bend area.
Workers move sandbags in the rain at River Street as Tropical Storm Debby moves towards Georgia, in Savannah, Georgia, U.S., August 5, 2024.
Parts of Grange Fall Loop flooded making in Wimauma after Hurricane Debby continues to move north of central Florida, U.S., August 5, 2024.
CHIEFLAND, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: A tree lays across power lines after being knocked over when wind and rain kicked up by Hurricane Debby passed through the area on August 05, 2024 in Chiefland, Florida. Hurricane Debby is bringing rain storms and high winds along Florida's Big Bend area.
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