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Flash Flood — York, SC

Aug 8, 2024

The remnants Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in the Florida Big Bend on the 5th, lifted steadily northeast across southeast Georgia before turning north through the South Carolina coastal plain and the North Carolina Piedmont on the 7th and 8th. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts resulted in flash flooding across York County. In addition, very gusty winds caused scattered downed trees, which resulted in sporadic damage to structures.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1211424). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for York, SC

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