Hurricane Debby Path Update: Florida Coast 2025

Hurricane Debby path map near Florida coast.

1.Origin and Privilege (Formation and Development)

Start:

Debby began as a tropical depression on August 3, 2024, when it organized near the coast of Cuba.

Hurricane formation:

It was designated as Tropical Storm Debby that same day when it entered the Florida Straits; it became a Category 1 hurricane around August 5, winds of 80 mph and a pressure of roughly 979 mb.

On Ground Events – Landfall:

Debby made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida—specifically near Steinhatchee—around 7 a.m. ET.

2. Devastation in Florida

Heavy Rain:

Some areas received up to 20 inches of rain—specifically near Sarasota. 

Storm and Rainfall Effects:

Fort Myers Beach experienced a2-foot storm surge; no major structural damage was reported except for beach erosion and road damage.

Power Outage:

About 250,000 people were left without power; Duke Energy sent 350 workers from the Midwest to assist with the restoration.

Tornado threat:

Some areas—like Broward County and Union County—reported minor tornado warnings and an EF1 tornado that overturned a trailer, toppled a shed, and knocked down trees.

3. After the journey, we went to Georgia and South Carolina.

Continuing from Florida:

Debby weakened slightly after entering Florida and headed for Georgia and South Carolina.

Second landfall in South Carolina:

On August 8, a second impact happened in Bulls Bay, which is between Charleston and Georgetown.

Hurricane Debby path map near Florida coast.

Rain and rain: Summerville, South Carolina, received 18 inches of rain, and parts of Georgia and the Carolinas were hit by heavy rain and heavy rain.

Tornadoes: There were 60 tornado warnings in North Carolina on August 8 alone—the most in a single day; a few confirmed tornadoes (including EF3) also occurred.

4. Precarious conditions in the Northeast and Canada

Rain in the states:

Storms also brought rain to New England, Pennsylvania, New York and Washington, D.C., where flash flooding and heavy rain warnings were issued.

Damage in Canada:

Quebec received record rainfall and thunderstorms—millions of insurance claims were received, and this province was declared the costliest tropical cyclone of all time—total damages were approximately US $4.5 billion.

5. Total Case (Overall Summary)

Cheez details

Sunday, August 3 as a tropical depression; Florida landfall 5 August

Sudden Florida Rain, storm surge, 250k power outages, small tornado

Ager destination Georgia, South Carolina, second landfall 8 August

Major damage Rain + flooding, tornadoes across Carolinas

Historic floods in Quebec extending to Canada, insurance claims $2B CAD (~$4.5B USD)

Jami death toll 18 log, including US and Canada

Detailed English Update (Exercise-Darpan Style)

Beginning and the way to Florida

It was the first week of early August — Debby, a small tropical depression, organized over the Caribbean, headed toward the Florida Straits. It wasn't just a tropical storm — we quickly saw it become a Category 1 hurricane on August 5, when it made landfall around 7 a.m.—near Steinhatchee—and was strengthened by winds of 80 mph and 979 mb atmospheric pressure.

 

It arrived in Florida with heavy rainfall and tornadoes. 20 inches of rain in Sarasota and 20+ inches of rain near Myakka City wreaked havoc there. There was a 2-foot storm surge at Fort Myers Beach — but overall structural damage was limited.

 

Power outages also worsened: not tens of millions but more than 250,000 people were left stranded in the wilderness. Duke Energy sent 350 people from the Midwest to help get the electricity back on promptly.

And there was also a threat of a tornado in Florida. Tornado warning in Broward County, and an EF1 tornado in Union County: a trailer toppled, a small shed toppled, trees and fences torn down.

Georgia, South Carolina and beyond

Debby went into Florida and then slowly made her way to Georgia and South Carolina. The second landfall occurred in Bulls Bay (near Charleston) on the morning of August 8.

Later, rain up to 18 inches caused flooding in Summerville; widespread flooding also occurred across parts of the Carolinas and Georgia.

North Carolina is in a tailspin of tornadoes: 60 tornado warnings were issued on August 8 — the second-highest number in a day. Some EF3-like strong tornadoes caused devastation.

Northern US and Canada

Debby's path was toward the Northeast: rain and flash flooding were expected for New England, Pennsylvania, New York, D.C. Fox 5 NY reported remnants could continue to affect the NYC area, where rain could occur between Thursday and Friday and Saturday.

The most serious impact was in Canada — particularly in Quebec. The storm of vehicle insurance claims sent out more than 70,000 reports, and fThe final cost was $4.5 billion USD (Can$2.7 billion) — making it the province's most expensive tropical cyclone of all time.

Result Conclusion

Debby was a slow-moving, erratic but destructive hurricane that started in Florida, then crossed the Southeast and caused severe flooding in the Northeast and Atlantic Canada.

Florida was hit by rain, storm surge, and small tornadoes. Power outages were also affected.

Rain and floods were more devastating in the Carolinas and Georgia; tornadoes also caused significant damage.

The Northeast and NYC were threatened with heavy rainfall.

And it proved to be the most expensive tropical cyclone in Quebec, Canada.