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.
Mountain Xpress7d
Drilling work for I-26 connector begins in French Broad River
From NC Department of Transportation: he lead designer for the Interstate 26 Connector project plans to begin geotechnical drilling operations in the French Broad River next week. Crews from RK&K ...
‘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, ...
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 ...
NWS invoked Greenville's 'Big Flood of 1949' in dire warning ahead of Helene. Here's that story.
"The Big Flood of 1949" in Greenville County was referenced in a dire National Weather Service message ahead of Helene ...
Western NC counties ravaged by Helene to get faster help after Biden declares disaster
Many in Western North Carolina remained without fresh water, internet or cell service. Seven water plants in Avery, Burke, ...
I-40 to remain closed in Western NC after flooding washed out portions of the interstate, NCDOT says
NCDOT said the Pigeon River raged Friday along I-40, creating dangerous conditions and causing mudslides in the gorge that caused major damage to the interstate.
Charlotte Observer3d
Hurricane Helene could rival 1916 NC flood, forecasters warn. Here’s what happened then.
One hundred years after the 1916 flood, Charlotte Observer journalists chronicled the flood and events nine miles west of ... Yadkin and French Broad rivers.” Read more facts here about the ...
I-40 East section will be closed September 20-23: What to know about detours, timing
An Asheville section of I-40 will be shut down from Friday night to Monday morning to allow for highway construction.
Raleigh News & Observer3d
Hurricane Helene could rival 1916 NC flood, forecasters warn. Here’s what happened then.
One hundred years after the 1916 flood, Charlotte Observer journalists chronicled the flood and events nine miles west ... its anniversary series. The French Broad River in Asheville, July 1916.