Warmer Side of Winter Storm Diego Triggers Flooding, High Winds, Tornado

The warmer side of Winter Storm Diego brought heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms to many parts of the Southeast over the weekend.

South Carolina

Roads and low-lying areas of downtown Charleston were flooded Sunday morning as rain coincided with high tide, the Post and Courier reported. 

River flooding was the worry in the Midlands part of the state. A flood warning remained in effect for the Congaree River, the State reported.

Florida

In Florida, an EF1 tornado caused minor damage in Pasco County on Sunday morning. Several trees were knocked down, including one onto a car, in New Port Richey, according to Pasco Fire Rescue. Falling tree limbs also knocked down a power line.  

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