'It's really heartbreaking': North Carolina residents watched floods lift cars, buildings
Helene wiped out large parts of Asheville, North Carolina, including businesses in the beloved River Arts District.
Asheville residents took in neighbors as they watched Helene floods lift cars, buildings
Swannanoa River Road in Asheville appeared destroyed as asphalt was strewn across South Tunnel Road. A trio took in neighbors as homes were destroyed.
Witness flooding aftermath in North Carolina
A truck was left stuck front-first in the mud and roads were washed away following Tropical Storm Helene’s catastrophic flooding in Woodlawn, N.C., on Sept. 28.
Flooding, damage, debris along French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina
The French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina, flooded due to Helene, leaving behind damage and debris. Ryan Ross. More Videos
Video shows Helene’s devastation in North Carolina
At least 95 people have died across six states after Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. Fast-moving flood waters left behind a trail of destruction in Asheville, North Carolina.
Communication a massive struggle in flooded North Carolina towns
Days after Helene swept through, cellphone and internet service is spotty to nonexistent. Desperate posts on social media seek information about loved ones.
Lost Lives and an Epic Crisis in North Carolina
Scenes of devastation in the western part of the state, where the traces of Hurricane Helene destroyed some communities and stranded others.
Western North Carolina communities hope for ‘some sort of lifeline’ after Helene damage
The situation is dire. Many of North Carolina communities haven’t had fresh water, internet or cell service for multiple days ...
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Dozens Dead, Many Missing after Catastrophic Flooding Hits North Carolina
With roads impassable and bridges destroyed, several rural communities are stranded without power, water and cell service.
Evacuations ordered for Swannanoa River valley area in Buncombe Co.
A mandatory evacuation has been put in place for anyone in the Swannanoa River valley in Asheville due to flooding.
Tropical Storm Helene: Mandatory evacuation order for areas along Swannanoa River
Buncombe County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents along the Swannanoa River from the North Fork Reservoir ...
‘Completely and entirely erased’: How Helene swallowed one mountain town
Scenes of destruction and suffering lay almost everywhere in Swannanoa, N.C. — cars in tree limbs, mangled homes, mud-choked ...
North Carolina River Breaks 230 Year Old Record During Hurricane Helene
"Record Flood Stage. This stage last occurred in April of 1791 according to Tennessee Valley Authority records. Catastrophic ...
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30 Dead in One County Alone in Rural North Carolina
The full scope of the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene on the southeastern US continues to emerge as floodwaters recede.
River levels in WNC: Flooding recorded at French Broad, Swannanoa; rivers still rising
Evacuation orders have been issued for several areas near flooded rivers in Buncombe County and surrounding areas, as record ...
County leaders urge residents to self-evacuate some areas along French Broad, Swannanoa
Buncombe County held a press conference on Thursday morning to discuss preparations for Helene and the precautions they're ...
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A new 1-mile greenway will connect East Asheville park to area near New Origin Brewing
The current section ties into an existing paved path at Riverbend Park, near the Walmart on Bleachery Boulevard, and continues west along the southern banks of the Swannanoa River underneath I-240 ...
Full scope of Helene devastation not clear as recovery underway: 'Our hearts are broken'
Recovery efforts are underway and there's a push to get help to those most in need in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.