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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. [98]
A van sits in floodwaters near the Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 28, 2024. - Sean Rayford/Getty Images
The French Broad River breaks its banks Asheville on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 as the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused flooding, downed trees, and power outages in western North Carolina.
A satellite view shows mud and debris near Old Fort Elementary School, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Old Fort, North Carolina, on Oct. 2, 2024.
North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly 800 ...
The North Carolina National Guard said Tuesday that it had moved roughly 200,000 pounds of food and water into areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Members have also rescued more than 400 ...
Follow live updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene Just before Helene hit, storms drenched Asheville and surrounding towns in western North Carolina, complicating the situation.
A rescue team paddles down the Swannanoa River on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. The remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding, downed trees, and power outages in western North Carolina.