Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the United States over the past few decades, according to the National Weather Service, and flash floods are the nation’s top ...

ATLANTA — Joanne Gonnerman and her boyfriend wanted to visit the North Carolina mountains last fall, mainly for the fall leaves. So they booked a place on Vrbo. But Helene hit about a week ...

And then Helene, a Category 4, barreled across the county. Helene caused catastrophic damage, particularly in coastal areas. Keaton Beach experienced the destruction of approximately 90% of its homes.

No one could have foreseen how traumatic Hurricane Helene would be for so many people in so many states, but it underscores precisely why National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan ...

And then Helene, a Category 4, barreled across the county. Helene caused catastrophic damage, particularly in coastal areas. Keaton Beach experienced the destruction of approximately 90% of its homes.

Many of those who died in Helene fell victim to massive inland flooding, rather than high winds. Helene was the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Tropical Storm Helene, which hit Western North Carolina in September 2024, cause nearly $60 billion in damage and displaced thousands of residents. According to the state, Helene damaged 31,782 ...

Repairs and cleanup have begun as crews were already in place at a nearby construction site to repair damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Those repairs will continue alongside the new cleanup.