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A view of storm damage at Chez What on Sept. 28 in Valdosta, Ga. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images) (Getty Images) Photos from across the region show the devastation left by Helene.
The damage wrought by Hurricane Helene was especially extensive in western North Carolina, a region far from the Florida coast where the system made landfall as a Category 4 storm.. The death toll ...
The French Broad River breaks its banks in Asheville on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 as the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused flooding, downed trees, and power outages in western North Carolina.
Residents inspect the damage from flooding in the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, N.C. on Sept. 28. Sean Rayford—Getty Images
In some places in Western North Carolina impacted by Helene, maps by First Street found roughly 10x the number of properties would have been in a 100-year flood zone category, if FEMA had been allowed to use more comprehensive and modern forecasting. Better maps could have resulted in more insurance coverage and flood prevention measures. [108]
As experts assess the damage, both to human lives and the wildlife of western North Carolina, certain parts are expected to recover faster than others. "Some species will return quickly," Owens said.
Hurricane Helene's catastrophic impact across North Carolina, Georgia seen in before-and-after photos ... Yahoo News Photo Staff. October 1, 2024 at 1:43 PM. Google Maps, Jabin Botsford/The ...
As the damage in Florida comes into focus, Helene continues to rage farther north, causing devastating flooding in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Show comments ...