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.
‘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.
Supplies, emergency workers rushed to North Carolina while Florida digs out from Helene's damage
Authorities are rushing to airlift supplies and restore communications and roads in flooded Asheville, North Carolina, on Sunday as residents along the storm-battered Florida coast gathered for church
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 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
Flooding in Buncombe County and surrounding areas of Western North Carolina has led to mandatory evacuation orders as rivers ...
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 ...
No time for shoes as Asheville family flees by boat, fearing they lost everything
The Gray family of Asheville fears they've lost everything to Tropical Storm Helene, which flooded their East Asheville home.
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 ...
Areas of the River Arts District underwater; Buncombe officials say 'this will get worse'
Buncombe officials warn "this will get worse" after Tropical Storm Helene passes through. In the River Arts District, whole ...
I-26 Connector French Broad drilling platforms to be installed later this month
The N.C. Department of Transportation will install drilling platforms in the French Broad River as part of the design phase ...
National Weather Service: Helene event being compared to Asheville flood of 1916
With a system that dumped several inches of rainfall in WNC ahead of Helene, the National Weather Service is comparing it to ...
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French Broad River
You don't need to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway to find adventures in Asheville. In fact, the French Broad River, which runs right through town, is filled to the brim with fun and exciting ...
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 ...