Edisto Island tornado rips roof off, thrown 50 yards

Category: Weather

Tropical Storm Debby caused significant damage on Edisto Island, with an EF-1 tornado impacting homes and businesses. Residents, including Wayne Williams, faced devastating losses but expressed determination to rebuild.

Keywords: Tropical Storm Debby, Edisto Island, tornado damage

Source: Live 5 News WCSC

Update At: 8/8/2024

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