Days of torrential rains in North Carolina culminating with tropical downpours from what was Hurricane Helene have led to officials keeping a close eye on a major dam, the closure of two main interstates in the mountains and flooding everywhere.

Some of the worst regional impacts from Tropical Storm Helene were felt across the North Carolina mountains, including in Asheville, where flooding remained a threat, and in Lake Lure, where an aging dam threatened to break.