(This story was updated to add new information.)
It’s been nearly a month since Tropical Storm Helene crossed paths with South Carolina, leaving destruction and tragedy in its wake .
As time goes on, many lives will remain forever changed by the storm, which arrived in the Upstate on Sept. 27.
Here is a look at key numbers in relation to fatalities, power outages, rainfall, and wind speeds caused by Helene.
8
The number of deaths in Greenville County alone due to Helene. Here is a breakdown of deaths by county, according to the S.C. Department of Public Safety:
∎ Aiken: 11
∎ Anderson: 5
∎ Chester: 2
∎ Chesterfield: 1
∎ Greenville: 8
∎ Greenwood: 1
∎ Laurens: 3
∎ Newberry: 5
∎ Richland: 1
∎ Saluda: 3
∎ Spartanburg: 9
∎ York: 1
50
The total number of deaths in S.C. due to Helene as of Wednesday, Oct. 9.
80
The number of people in North Carolina that remain missing due to the storm.
250
The number of lives claimed by the storm along the Southeast, and counting.