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.
River levels in WNC: Flooding recorded at French Broad, Swannanoa; rivers still rising
Evacuation orders have been issued for several areas near flooded rivers in Buncombe County and surrounding areas, as record flooding is anticipated.
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 Isolated After Helene Wrecked Roads and Knocked Out Power and Cell Service
Floodwaters pushed by remnants of Hurricane Helene have left North Carolina’s largest mountain city isolated by damaged roads and a lack of power and cellphone service
Asheville residents struggle to reach loved ones after Hurricane Helene's devastation
After a historic village in Asheville North Carolina was slammed by Hurricane Helene, residents are struggling to connect with their loved ones. NBC News' George Solis spoke to resident Tammy Borgesen at a local hotel,
'It's really heartbreaking': North Carolina residents watched floods lift cars, buildings
Helene wiped out large parts of Asheville, North Carolina, including businesses in the beloved River Arts District.
Watch western NC rivers on live web cams as Helene moves through the state
Potentially catastrophic rainfall is predicted for the southern Appalachians. Watch rivers rise on these USGS webcams.
Helene floods wipe out Asheville River Arts District businesses: 'Completely destroyed'
For many business owners in Asheville's River Arts District, the destruction is total due to the record floods.
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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 ...
At least 10 people dead in Western NC from Helene, 200 rescued from floods
With so many roads out and power and internet connections down, a full accounting of the damage done is a work in progress.
‘Apocalyptic’ damage: Helene kills at least 30 in Western NC, severs power, water, roads
Many in Western North Carolina remained without fresh water, internet or cell service. Seven water plants in Avery, Burke, ...
Areas of the River Arts District underwater; Buncombe officials say 'this will get worse'
Buncombe officials warn "this will get worse" after Tropical Storm Helene passes through. In the River Arts District, whole ...
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Once-in-a-generation floods hit North Carolina mountain railroads (additional update)
Communities along the former Southern Railway and Clinchfield Railroad in western North Carolina have seen record-setting ...