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 flooding of the Swannanoa River Valley is likely," the National Water Prediction Service posted on the river gauge's website.
‘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.
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.
‘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 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.
In 4 decades, their home never flooded. Then in a blink, feet of water swept through.
Theirs was only one tale of narrow escape, and of an unimaginable loss, that has begun to trickle out from the small ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Asheville, NC flooding live updates: 'Biblical devastation' as Biden declares major disaster
Supplies are being brought into the region by air following devastation from Tropical Storm Helene across Western North ...
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.
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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Western NC faces 'biblical devastation': Hundreds of thousands without power, Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration in wake of Helene
It is dirty water. It is very dangerous. It is very swift." Asheville's historic Biltmore Village area was hit particularly ...
GALLERY: Drone footage shows devastating Swannanoa River flooding after Hurricane Helene
Tate MacQueen captured drone footage showing Swannanoa River flooding near the WNC Nature Center in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Western NC counties ravaged by Helene to get faster help after Biden declares disaster
Many in Western North Carolina remained without fresh water, internet or cell service. Seven water plants in Avery, Burke, ...
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Construction begins on Swannanoa River Greenway
Construction has officially begun on the first segment of the Swannanoa River Greenway, a highly anticipated bond-funded ...
River levels to rise as flood alerts remain in place
More than 20 warnings and alerts remain in place across Coventry and Warwickshire after the region saw widespread disruption ...
Asheville has been isolated after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service
Floodwaters pushed by remnants of Hurricane Helene have left North Carolina’s largest mountain city largely cut off by ...