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.
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.
North Carolina dam releases floodwater after Hurricane Helene
Duke Energy opened floodgates on the Cowans Ford Dam in North Carolina Friday. They're trying to ease pressure on lakes in the area following heavy rain from what had been Hurricane Helene.
Helene causes life-threatening flooding in North Carolina
Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane, wreaking havoc across the Southeast, leaving at least 40 people dead and millions without power.
Historic North Carolina village devastated by Hurricane Helene
After a historic village in Asheville North Carolina was slammed by Hurricane Helene, residents are struggling to connect with their loved ones. NBC News' George Solis spoke to resident Tammy Borgesen at a local hotel,
Tropical Storm Helene brings heavy rains and flooding to Asheville
Tropical Storm Helene moved through North Carolina, causing significant damage and flooding in Asheville. Yahoo Life
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.
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 ...
Asheville, NC flooding: Multiple fatalities reported in Buncombe County, officials say; 'Biblical devastation'
There have been "multiple" fatalities as a result of Tropical Storm Helene in Buncombe County, officials say. No count was ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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.
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 ...
HELENE'S AFTERMATH: Triad universities' personnel deployed to UNC Asheville following Helene
Officials with North Carolina A&T's Emergency Management and Winston-Salem State University Office of Emergency Management said they are taking supplies to the university.
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 ...
‘Catastrophic flooding imminent’: Evacuations urged as Helene plows Western NC region
Hurricane Helene plowed through the N.C. mountains Friday, shutting the region down and leaving thousands with power, with some counties urging evacuations. More than 200,000 Duke Energy customers ...