Tropical Storm Debby ushers in a tornado at Edisto Beach, SC. Severe damage reported
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Tropical Storm Debby
Tropical Storm Debby made landfall August 5 as Category 1 storm in Florida’s Big Bend region. As it moves up the Southeast Coast, the system could dump historic rainfall in Beaufort County.
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At least one tornado touched down in Edisto Beach as Debby barreled toward coastal South Carolina Monday evening, according to the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office.
While the twister resulted in property damage and downed power lines, no injuries have yet been reported, the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on X.
The agency also said Palmetto Blvd will be blocked off until the damage is evaluated.
In addition, Chicago and Midwest Storm Chasers reported that several homes were severely damaged with their roofs blown off.
Coot’s Bar and Grill, a popular restaurant in Edisto Beach, sustained significant damage from the tornado, with a portion of it’s roof blown off, according to a video shared on X, formerly Twitter.
The Colleton County Fire Department has advised residents living near the intersection of Cane Branch Road and Cavanaugh Road to evacuate immediately as the McGrady Dam, which is near the area, “has the potential to fail.”
This story was originally published August 6, 2024 at 10:22 AM.
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