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Savannah Officials Warn Of Historic Flooding From Tropical Storm Debby

A vehicle drives through a flooded street as Tropical Storm Debby approaches Florida, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 in Gulfport, Fla. (Dylan Townsend/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

Officials in Savannah, Georgia, are urging residents to prepare for unprecedented flooding as Tropical Storm Debby heads towards the region. The city is facing a potential rainfall event that is being described as a once-in-a-thousand-year occurrence.

City Manager Jay Melder emphasized the severity of the situation at a press conference, warning that forecasts are predicting up to 20 inches of rain over a two to three-day period. This level of rainfall is expected to surpass anything the city has experienced before.

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