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Helene damage to North Carolina

North Carolina River Breaks 230 Year Old Record During Hurricane Helene

"Record Flood Stage. This stage last occurred in April of 1791 according to Tennessee Valley Authority records. Catastrophic flooding of the Swannanoa River Valley is likely," the National Water Prediction Service posted on the river gauge's website.

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Helene Evacuations, Open shelters: County-by-county list in North Carolina

The county is under a voluntary evacuation order for the affected areas prone to flooding and areas that become inaccessible during high-water events. This includes areas near the Pigeon River and its tributaries, Richland Creek, and Jonathan Creek. Check here for more evacuation orders as they occur.

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Helene causes life-threatening flooding in North Carolina

Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane, wreaking havoc across the Southeast, leaving at least 40 people dead and millions without power.

Helene weakens to a Tropical Storm

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Tropical Storm Helene: Mandatory evacuation order for areas along Swannanoa River

Buncombe County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents along the Swannanoa River from the North Fork Reservoir to Biltmore Village.

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Tropical Storm Helene is catastrophic for western NC mountains

Life won't soon be the same for communities in North Carolina's mountains after Tropical Storm Helene. Heartbreak in the hills: The French Broad and Swannanoa rivers swept through Asheville's well-known Biltmore Village and River Arts District.

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How will Tropical Storm Helene impact Memphis: Here are the advisories you need to watch

Earlier this morning, the National Hurricane Center announced Helene had been downgraded to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 60 miles per hour. As Helene makes its way into Tennessee, heavy rains can be expected along with flash floods and strong wind gusts.

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Video shows homes and trucks carried down river amid Asheville flooding

People in Asheville, North Carolina watched in disbelief as homes, businesses and vehicles were carried down the Swannanoa River.

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Drone video of historic Biltmore Village under water after flooding in North Carolina

More than 200 people were reported rescued from flood waters in North Carolina following Helene’s torrential rains with more ...

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‘Biblical devastation’ in North Carolina towns flooded by Helene

Mountain communities in Tennessee and North Carolina were bracing Saturday for more flooding as Helene continued its ...

River levels in WNC: Flooding recorded at French Broad, Swannanoa; rivers still rising

Flooding in Buncombe County and surrounding areas of Western North Carolina has led to mandatory ... flooding at the ...

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GALLERY: Drone footage shows devastating Swannanoa River flooding after Hurricane Helene

Tate MacQueen captured drone footage showing Swannanoa River flooding near the WNC Nature Center in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Evacuations ordered for Swannanoa River valley area in Buncombe Co.

A mandatory evacuation has been put in place for anyone in the Swannanoa River valley in Asheville due to flooding.

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'The priority now is saving lives’ || Catastrophic flooding from Helene hits Western North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper called Helene one of the worst storms in modern history to hit the western part of the ...

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Days of torrential rains flood North Carolina mountains, create risk of dam failure

Days of torrential rains in North Carolina culminating with tropical downpours from what was what Hurricane Helene have ...

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