Tropical Storm Debbie causes tornadoes in the U.S. - Flooding expected
Tropical Storm "Debby" has made landfall in the USA for a second time, spawning tornadoes and causing one fatality. The storm made landfall Thursday morning near Bulls Bay in South Carolina, the National Hurricane Center reported, before moving into North Carolina. It was expected to continue moving north along the East Coast. Residents as far north as Vermont were bracing for flooding.
Debby had made landfall Monday along Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category One hurricane. The hurricane center warned of significant flooding in parts of eastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina through Friday.
At least three tornadoes were reported in North Carolina overnight (local time). One damaged at least four homes, a church, and a school in Wilson County east of Raleigh, according to officials. One person died in a damaged home in Lucama, county spokesman Stephen Mann said via email.
In total, the storm has claimed at least seven lives. Five were killed in traffic accidents or by falling trees.
The United States of America experienced another landfall by Tropical Storm Debby in South Carolina, following its initial landing in Florida. Despite moving into North Carolina, the storm continued to pose a threat to residents as far north as Vermont with potential flooding.
