How a Florida hurricane led to historic floods in North Carolina’s mountain towns
Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.
Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.
Watch: Dolly Parton announces $2 million for Helene victims
“We’re all here to mend those broken hearts," Dolly Parton told a crowd in a Tennessee Walmart parking lot. “These are my mountains. These are my valleys … These are my people."
“We’re all here to mend those broken hearts," Dolly Parton told a crowd in a Tennessee Walmart parking lot. “These are my mountains. These are my valleys … These are my people."
Grandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them during Hurricane Helene
Marcia and Jerry Savage are two of the more than 150 people killed because of the storm and its aftermath.
Marcia and Jerry Savage are two of the more than 150 people killed because of the storm and its aftermath.
Asheville shelter saves 100 pets from Helene's floods but more help is needed
The Asheville community is now working to find more permanent homes for the animals rescued during the historic flood.
The Asheville community is now working to find more permanent homes for the animals rescued during the historic flood.
Powerful Hurricane Kirk on path to impact Europe
Parts of northwestern Europe are on alert for a significant storm system with origins in the tropical Atlantic.
Parts of northwestern Europe are on alert for a significant storm system with origins in the tropical Atlantic.
This Florida town has now been hit by 3 hurricanes in 13 months
Amid the devastation, this Florida town has been struck by three hurricanes in just 13 months, leaving residents struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.
Amid the devastation, this Florida town has been struck by three hurricanes in just 13 months, leaving residents struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.
FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
Hurricane Helene relief: Domino’s, Denny’s spotted sending food trucks to areas in need
Out-of-state volunteers are also lending a helping hand, offering to deliver supplies and rescue people stranded by Hurricane Helene.
Out-of-state volunteers are also lending a helping hand, offering to deliver supplies and rescue people stranded by Hurricane Helene.
Death toll rises above 200 one week after Helene decimates Southeast
It’s been one week since Hurricane Helene made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Florida, decimating communities across the Southeast and leaving more than 200 people dead in six states.
It’s been one week since Hurricane Helene made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Florida, decimating communities across the Southeast and leaving more than 200 people dead in six states.
Cajun Navy activates in Hurricane Helene aftermath, says devastation comparable to Katrina
Hurricane Helene's devastation has led to volunteers from across the U.S. answering the call for help.
Hurricane Helene's devastation has led to volunteers from across the U.S. answering the call for help.
New NOAA maps show street-by-street views of Hurricane Helene's destruction
NOAA has mapped Hurricane Helene’s damage from Panama City, through Tampa Bay, down to Port Charlotte. Here’s how you can zoom in to a neighborhood and see before-and-after views.
NOAA has mapped Hurricane Helene’s damage from Panama City, through Tampa Bay, down to Port Charlotte. Here’s how you can zoom in to a neighborhood and see before-and-after views.
Fewer than 2% of people in counties hit hardest by Helene have flood insurance: report
According to FEMA, one inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 in damage.
According to FEMA, one inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 in damage.
Helene’s fast rising flood surge leaves neighbors standing in chest-deep brown water inside home
Flooding triggered by Hurricane Helene left a group of North Carolina neighbors standing in chest-deep water.
Flooding triggered by Hurricane Helene left a group of North Carolina neighbors standing in chest-deep water.
RV camper swept away in Virginia river flooded by Helene
A recreational vehicle was captured on video being swept away by a gushing river in Virginia as remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding last month.
A recreational vehicle was captured on video being swept away by a gushing river in Virginia as remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding last month.
Large swells from major Hurricane Kirk could reach US East Coast by Sunday
Hurricane Kirk is expected to continue strengthening into a Category 4 or stronger storm by Thursday.
Hurricane Kirk is expected to continue strengthening into a Category 4 or stronger storm by Thursday.
Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Biden visits North Carolina Wednesday amid Hurricane Helene devastation
Hurricane Helene’s remnants have caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.
Hurricane Helene’s remnants have caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.
Dad treks miles through Hurricane Helene aftermath to walk daughter down aisle
David Jones walked for 5 1/2 hours through flood damage in South Carolina to make his daughter's wedding in Tennessee.
David Jones walked for 5 1/2 hours through flood damage in South Carolina to make his daughter's wedding in Tennessee.
Investigators probe Tennessee plastics factory after deaths during Helene flooding
Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.
Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.
Join the effort: How you can help Hurricane Helene's devastated communities
Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.
Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.