Evacuations ordered for Swannanoa River valley area in Buncombe Co.
A mandatory evacuation has been put in place for anyone in the Swannanoa River valley in Asheville due to flooding.
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 ...
North Carolina River Breaks 230 Year Old Record During Hurricane Helene
"Record Flood Stage. This stage last occurred in April of 1791 according to Tennessee Valley Authority records. Catastrophic ...
River levels in WNC: Flooding recorded at French Broad, Swannanoa; record flooding likely
Evacuation orders have been issued for several areas near flooded rivers in Buncombe County and surrounding areas, as record flooding is anticipated.
Torrential rains flood North Carolina mountains and create risk of dam failure
Days of torrential rain in North Carolina culminating with tropical downpours from what was Hurricane Helene have officials ...
‘I’m in Trouble Now’: North Carolinians Face Dangerous Floods From Helene
A nurse in Asheville, N.C., found herself chest deep in water in her S.U.V. before she was rescued by a police officer.
Helene in North Carolina live updates: 'Active natural disaster' to last for days, avoid travel, officials say
Helene brought heavy rain and strong winds to North Carolina overnight and into Friday morning after making landfall as a ...
Torrential rainfall causes widespread flooding in the mountains
The western part of North Carolina received heavy rain from Tropical Storm Helene Friday morning, effectively shutting down ...
Countywide emergency in Buncombe County; residents should shelter in place
Buncombe County leaders say there is a countywide emergency. Residents are told to seek higher ground, shelter in place, and ...
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Hurricane Helene will bring a '500-year flood' WNC officials say; 15K homes affected
26 news release. Buncombe County Emergency Services Assistant Director Ryan Cole said the county has received about nine ...
Western NC sees heavy flooding as Tropical Storm Helene moves through the area
The western part of North Carolina received heavy rain from Tropical Storm Helene Friday morning, effectively shutting down ...
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 asking the community to take.