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Tropical Storm Idalia, originally a powerful Category 3 hurricane, left a path of destruction and flooding across the southeastern United States. While it was not as catastrophic as initially feared, property damage remains a concern. In Charleston, South Carolina, the storm surge from Idalia breached the seawall, causing ankle-deep ocean water to flood the streets and neighborhoods, including areas with million-dollar homes. Preliminary data showed that the high tide reached over 2.8 meters, significantly above normal levels.