PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Debby continued to cause havoc in parts of the U.S. on Sunday, with flood warnings in effect in North Carolina and power outages in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Debby made landfall in Florida as a hurricane on August 5 and then moved up the East Coast, causing tornadoes and flooding. It finally moved into Canada on Saturday.
Despite receding rivers, flood warnings remained in central and eastern North Carolina due to the saturated ground from Debby. Localized downpours could lead to flash flooding in the area over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.
Tragically, one person died in Lumberton, N.C., after driving into floodwaters on a closed road, authorities reported. In New Bern, N.C., a flash flood warning was issued as business continued as usual.
South Carolina was also under a flash flood warning, with additional rainfall expected in the afternoon and evening. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont were still without power on Sunday.
Stacey Urban from New York described the devastation caused by the floodwaters on their farm and the ongoing recovery efforts. Water bottles and clean-up kits were being distributed in Steuben County to help residents affected by flash flooding.
Faith-based disaster relief organizations were also mobilizing to assist with damage assessment and aid. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring another potential tropical storm in the Atlantic.
Ramer reported from in Concord, New Hampshire. Philip Marcelo in New York also contributed to this report.
