Updated: See photos, videos of flooding in Asheville, western North Carolina after Helene
The National Weather Service said Helene had cleared most of the Western North Carolina area by 11:21 a.m. Friday, but significant impacts including serious flooding were expected to continue into the weekend. Numerous areas and cities along the French Broad River are experiencing flooding and the river continues to rise.
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.
LIVE UPDATES: Helene flooding, damage devastates parts of North Carolina
The worst of Helene has passed through the Triad. Our meteorologists say the threat of severe weather is over, but rain could still be possible as we move into the afternoon and evening. The storm has left an extensive amount of damage in its wake.
Helene brings heavy rain, flooding to North Carolina: See photos, videos of damage
The state of North Carolina is feeling the impact left by Helene with many areas of the state, like Asheville, seeing heavy flooding.
‘Life-threatening flooding’ in North Carolina after Helene
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) warned of “life-threatening flash flooding” on Sept. 27 and urged residents in the western part of the state not to travel.
Helene live updates: Storm kills at least 65 as North Carolina reels from devastating floods
At least 65 deaths have been confirmed as a result of the storm, at least a third of whom were killed by falling trees. Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane.
Helene Update: North Carolina Faces 'Most Significant' Natural Disaster
Helene has torn through the Southeast, killing at least four dozen people, in what a North Carolina county official called the "most significant natural disaster" the region has experienced in recent years.
‘Biblical devastation’ in North Carolina towns flooded by Helene
The death toll from Helene climbed as emergency responders rushed to rescue residents in small mountain towns that have been cut off from communication.
Helene floods wipe out Asheville River Arts District businesses: 'Completely destroyed'
For many business owners in Asheville's River Arts District, the destruction is total due to the record floods.
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River levels in WNC: Flooding recorded at French Broad, Swannanoa; rivers still rising
Do not drive unless you are moving to higher ground. Here's what we know about flooding at the French Broad and Swannanoa ...
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Evacuations along French Broad continue Sunday morning
TVA has advised that they will increase their water release starting at 8 a.m today, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, causing the French Broad River below the dam to continue rising.
Knox County EMA issues urgent notice for anticipated flooding along French Broad River
On Saturday, the Knox County Emergency Management Agency issued an urgent notice to residents in communities along the French ...
Evacuation ordered for mobile park in Sevier County
An evacuation order has been issued for the Deerfield Mobile Park and the lower side of Bingham Island subdivision in Sevier ...
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Flood Warning Issued for Knox and Sevier Counties, NWS Advises Caution Near French Broad River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Knox and Sevier counties in East Tennessee until 10 AM EDT.
LIVE UPDATES: Amid rescue efforts, 10 people still missing in Unicoi County
With the help of countless resources from across county and state lines, first responders in Unicoi County have been able to find a majority of the 33 people who were unaccounted for the afternoon of ...
NWS: Flood warning for areas along French Broad River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for areas along the French Broad River. This includes parts of Knox ...
Watch western NC rivers on live web cams as Helene moves through the state
Potentially catastrophic rainfall is predicted for the southern Appalachians. Watch rivers rise on these USGS webcams.
Tropical Storm Helene rains swell French Broad River, inundate River Arts District
Tropical Strom Helene dumped record rain on Western North Carolina, causing the French Broad River to flood Asheville's River Arts District ...
Self-evacuate: Fletcher, Biltmore Village residents urged to leave river areas ahead of Helene
Historic flooding is expected along the French Broad River and Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, putting Fletcher and ...