Tropical Storm Debby ushers in a tornado at Edisto Beach, SC. Severe damage reported
At least one tornado touched down in Edisto Beach as Debby barreled toward coastal South Carolina Monday evening, according to the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office.
While the twister resulted in property damage and downed power lines, no injuries have yet been reported, the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on X.
The agency also said Palmetto Blvd will be blocked off until the damage is evaluated.
️️A tornado has touched down on Edisto Beach. No injuries reported as of yet. There is some property damage and several power poles down. Palmetto Blvd will be impassible at this time until the damage can be evaluated. ️#chsnews #scnews#colletoncountyfire
— Colleton County Sheriff's Office (@ccsocares) August 6, 2024
In addition, Chicago and Midwest Storm Chasers reported that several homes were severely damaged with their roofs blown off.
Significant #TORNADO #DAMAGE in Edisto Beach, #Southcarolina. #SCwx. Homes severely damaged, roofs torn off, power poles snapped.
Contact Curtislergner@gmail.com for licensing. #TornadoDamage #EdistoBeach #SouthCarolina #SCwx #SevereWeather #NaturalDisaster #CommunitySupport… pic.twitter.com/fw3Y3pUTUQ— Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers (@ChicagoMWeather) August 6, 2024
Coot’s Bar and Grill, a popular restaurant in Edisto Beach, sustained significant damage from the tornado, with a portion of it’s roof blown off, according to a video shared on X, formerly Twitter.
VIDEO | Footage of tornado damage from inside Coot's Bar and Grill on Palmetto Blvd in Edisto Beach, South Carolina#breaking #iawx #scwx #tornado
pic.twitter.com/0vLS2s1E86— Bobby Ellison (@BobbyEllisonKY) August 6, 2024
The Colleton County Fire Department has advised residents living near the intersection of Cane Branch Road and Cavanaugh Road to evacuate immediately as the McGrady Dam, which is near the area, “has the potential to fail.”
The McGrady Dam near the intersection of Cane Branch Rd & Cavanaugh Rd has the potential to fail. If you live between Edward Rd and Cavanaugh Rd south of Cane Branch Rd, you should evacuate the area immediately. Cane Branch may be impassable. ... https://t.co/9ZHPHSKXsW
— ColletonFire (@ColletonFire) August 6, 2024
