Hurricane Helene brought torrential rains, causing catastrophic flooding in North Carolina and Tennessee on September 27, 2024. Recovery efforts in North Carolina and Tennessee from Hurricane Helene have been a monumental challenge. The heavy rainfall, intensified by the wet weather that came before the storm, caused many rivers to overflow their banks and triggered numerous landslides.
Hurricane Helene resulted in 108 verified storm-related fatalities in North Carolina and 18 storm-related deaths in Tennessee. Many homes were washed down mountains or swept away by floodwaters.
River Towns Badly Damaged by Hurricane Helene
North of Asheville, the river towns of Hot Springs and Marshall were hit hard. Nearly a year later, many businesses remain closed, with signs directing customers to temporary locations that escaped the worst damage. A few restaurants and bars have reopened, offering visitors a chance to support the local economy…