Tropical storm Debby threatens southeastern U.S. with potentially catastrophic flooding

Tropical storm Debby reached the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday as a hurricane, bringing the potential for record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding and a life-threatening storm surge as it slowly passes over the northern part of the state.

Tropical storm Debby threatens southeastern U.S. with potentially catastrophic flooding
Ocean water splashes in the air along a breakwall.

Tropical storm Debby reached the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday as a hurricane, bringing the potential for record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding and a life-threatening storm surge as it slowly passes over the northern part of the state.