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On October 2, Verizon reported that while it had recovered cell coverage to 60% of all regions affected by Helene, that western North Carolina's thick forests, mountainous terrain, destroyed or blocked roads, and ongoing flooding made fixing cell towers in the region difficult, causing them to resort to use drones to provide temporary coverage.
Helene's destruction left a blank slate in parts of Western North Carolina, clearing trees and vegetation. Those open wounds could offer opportunities for invasive species to gain a foothold.
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 28: A sign commentating the flood of 1916 lies on the ground next to a flooded waterway near the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on ...
Cooper said Helene had become "one of the worst storms in modern history for parts of North Carolina." Officials said earlier that more than 200 people had been rescued in the state by water and ...
Effects from Helene in South Carolina were less severe than in North Carolina. Helene made its closest approach to the state on September 27, 85 mi (137 km). [ 19 ] In Charleston , sustained winds reached 63 mph (101 km/h) and there was minor damage reported [ 2 ] Trees and street signs were blown down, and beach houses suffered shingle damage.
English: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's finalized reports for Hurricane Helene in Buncombe County, North Carolina. These reports were published in December 2024. These reports were published in December 2024.
Biologists and other experts are still struggling to reach areas of Western North Carolina wrecked by storms to assess the damage. Some are facing the impacts of Helene on their own lives.
When I asked him whether the communities most devastated by Tropical Storm Helene were the same ones affected by the 1916, 1928, 1940, 1955, 1977, 1996 and 2004 major floods he said yes.