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Sarasota, Florida Hit By Record-Breaking Rainfall From Storm Debby

A man takes photos of the surf, pushed by winds from Tropical Storm Debby, break over the sea wall in Cedar Key, Fla., on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Christopher O'Meara)

Recently, Sarasota, Florida experienced unprecedented rainfall as a result of the trailing rain bands of Tropical Storm Debby. Despite the storm never making landfall in the area, Sarasota bore the brunt of its impact, with over 17 inches of rain falling over a three-day period.

This three-day deluge set a new record for the wettest period in Sarasota's history, highlighting the intensity of the storm's impact on the region. Emergency responders were kept busy conducting numerous rescues from flooded homes as the floodwaters rose, causing widespread damage and disruption.

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