Hurricane Debby impacted Florida's west coast significantly upon landfall on August 5, 2024. The storm brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region, causing widespread flooding and damage. Coastal areas experienced storm surges, leading to property damage and power outages. Although Debby weakened to a tropical storm shortly after making landfall, the heavy rains continued to affect areas from the Florida Gulf Coast up to the Carolinas, with potential for historic rainfall totals and significant flooding​