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A destroyed home near Fairview, N.C., in Buncombe County, on Monday in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Less than 1% of residences in the county have flood insurance.
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. / Credit: Maxar Technologies
The North Carolina State Climate Office at North Carolina State University reported that its Mount Mitchell weather station recorded 24.41 in (620 mm) of rainfall. The office referred to the total as "off the charts", comparing it to 16.5 in (420 mm) of rainfall being a once-in-1,000-year flood for the area.
In North Carolina, less than 3% of households are protected with flood insurance, NFIP data shows. Part of the problem, say experts, is that many homeowners underestimate the risk.
The county is currently using 500-year flood maps to indicate areas where residents should be ready to evacuate. ... Hurricane Helene will bring a 500-year flood to Western NC: officials. Show ...
Peeks Creek is a stream located in Macon County, North Carolina. [1] ... Five people were killed in a flood and mudslide at Peeks Creek in 2004. In September 2004, ...
Part of a structure sits in floodwaters on a road in Canton on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 as the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused flooding, downed trees, and power outages in western North Carolina.
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