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.
North Carolina dam releases floodwater after Hurricane Helene
Duke Energy opened floodgates on the Cowans Ford Dam in North Carolina Friday. They're trying to ease pressure on lakes in the area following heavy rain from what had been Hurricane Helene.
Hundreds evacuated as dams at risk in North Carolina following Storm Helene flooding
Panicked local officials initially said the Waterville Dam and the Lake Lure Dam had burst, but both were reportedly still holding as of Friday afternoon
Helene's life-threatening floods inundate Boone, North Carolina
FOX Weather continues to follow the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as over 200 reports of flooding have poured in from across the Southeast. Boone, North Carolina, is currently under a Flash Flood Warning,
Helene weakens to Category 1 hurricane while moving north from Florida to Georgia
Helene prompted hurricane and flash flood warnings extending far beyond the coast up into northern Georgia and western North Carolina.
Flooding, evacuations after Helene plows Western NC; officials say stay off roads
Hurricane Helene plowed through the N.C. mountains Friday, shutting the region down and leaving thousands without power, with some counties urging evacuations. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for Rutherford County,
Asheville, NC flooding live updates: '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 ...
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 ...
Asheville, NC flooding: Multiple fatalities reported in Buncombe County, officials say; 'Biblical devastation'
There have been "multiple" fatalities as a result of Tropical Storm Helene in Buncombe County, officials say. No count was ...
No time for shoes as Asheville family flees by boat, fearing they lost everything
The Gray family of Asheville fears they've lost everything to Tropical Storm Helene, which flooded their East Asheville home.
Helene flooding forces Asheville family to evacuate by boat; fear they lost everything
The Gray family of Asheville fears they've lost everything to Tropical Storm Helene, which flooded their East Asheville home.
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 ...
County leaders urge residents to self-evacuate some areas along French Broad, Swannanoa
Buncombe County held a press conference on Thursday morning to discuss preparations for Helene and the precautions they're ...
Tropical Storm Helene rains swell French Broad River, inundate River Arts District
Tropical Strom Helene dumped record rain on Western North Carolina, causing the French Broad River to flood Asheville's River ...
I-26 Connector French Broad drilling platforms to be installed later this month
The N.C. Department of Transportation will install drilling platforms in the French Broad River as part of the design phase ...
National Weather Service: Helene event being compared to Asheville flood of 1916
With a system that dumped several inches of rainfall in WNC ahead of Helene, the National Weather Service is comparing it to ...
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French Broad River
You don't need to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway to find adventures in Asheville. In fact, the French Broad River, which runs right through town, is filled to the brim with fun and exciting ...