Helene North Carolina death toll is rising, but incomplete. What we know so far.
Helene’s death count in North Carolina is by no means final. But Lau was one of dozens known to have been killed after the hurricane’s powerful remnants reached Western North Carolina, with more fatal tragedies yet to be reported or even discovered.
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.
"We got out, but the other neighbors are trapped." North Carolina residents assess damage from Helene.
Officials said Sunday they're waiting to release information about deaths because residents still lack phone access.
The Woodfin Water District announced at 8 p.m. on Sunday that it sustained significant damages from the hurricane.
Helene wiped out large parts of Asheville, North Carolina, including businesses in the beloved River Arts District.
Relief efforts continue in Asheville and Western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
The flooding along the Swannanoa River has left communities decimated as residents are forced to scavenge for food and water ...
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As the flood waters begin to recede Monday, hope has started to appear on the devastated landscape around Asheville.
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