Updated: See photos, videos of flooding in Asheville, western North Carolina after Helene
The National Weather Service said Helene had cleared most of the Western North Carolina area by 11:21 a.m. Friday, but significant impacts including serious flooding were expected to continue into the weekend. Numerous areas and cities along the French Broad River are experiencing flooding and the river continues to rise.
NWS: Flood warning for areas along French Broad River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for areas along the French Broad River. This includes parts of Knox County to Blount County.
North Carolina's Asheville devastated after Helene's damage cuts power, floods roads
In North Carolina, more than 400 roads remained closed on Saturday as floodwaters began to recede and reveal the extent of damage.
Flooding, damage, debris along French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina
The French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina, flooded due to Helene, leaving behind damage and debris.
Asheville has been largely cut off after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service
Floodwaters pushed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene left North Carolina’s largest mountain city largely cut off Saturday by damaged roads and a lack of power and cellphone service, part of a swath of destruction across southern Appalachia that left an unknown number dead and countless worried relatives unable to reach loved ones.
Historic North Carolina village under water after devastating damage from Helene
A historic village in western North Carolina is under water after bearing the brunt of devastating flooding damage from Hurricane Helene.
Asheville largely cut off after Helene wrecks roads, cuts power and cell service
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said that supplies were being airlifted to that part of the state where at least 200 people had been rescued by Saturday.
Toxic sludge covers Asheville, North Carolina, streets after Hurricane Helene
Report from Meteorologist Felicia Combs courtesy of The Weather Channel
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River levels in WNC: Flooding recorded at French Broad, Swannanoa; rivers still rising
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Flooding near Douglas Lake, Sevier County EMA lists evacuation areas to avoid
The Tennessee Valley Authority is taking steps to accommodate floodwater as storms continue moving through East Tennessee.
Why Knoxville shouldn't worry about rising Tennessee River levels after Hurricane Helene
The literal floodgates are open all along the Tennessee River as it moves Helene's floodwater from the Smokies to the Ohio River.
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Flood Warning Issued for Knox and Sevier Counties, NWS Advises Caution Near French Broad River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Knox and Sevier counties in East Tennessee until 10 AM EDT.
Asheville, NC flooding: Multiple fatalities reported in Buncombe County, officials say; 'Biblical devastation'
There have been "multiple" fatalities as a result of Tropical Storm Helene in Buncombe County, officials say. No count was ...
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Evacuations along French Broad continue Sunday morning
TVA has advised that they will increase their water release starting at 8 a.m today, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, causing the French Broad River below the dam to continue rising.
Multiple Sevier County agencies set up relief station for flooding
The Sevier County Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department announced on Facebook that a relief ...
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Asheville, NC flooding recap: 'Biblical devastation' as Biden declares major disaster
Supplies are being brought into the region by air following devastation from Tropical Storm Helene across Western North ...
Tropical Storm Helene: Storm passes, effects continue, flooding worsens. Everything to know
The National Weather Service has notified the Western North Carolina area that Tropical Storm Helene has now passed most of ...