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121 dead, including 35 in hard-hit county

Helene updates: Over 120 dead across Southeast; North Carolina ravaged by storm

Busick, North Carolina, a remote town near Mount Mitchell State Park, received 30.78 inches of rain as a result of Helene — a record for the highest rainfall in the Appalachians from a tropical weather system. It beats the 27 inches that fell over the Virginian Appalachians in 1969.

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ABC News on MSN · 8h

Hurricane Helene live updates: 121 dead, including 35 in hard-hit county

Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Thursday night as a massive Category 4 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend on record.

The Independent on MSN · 11h

Hurricane Helene latest: Hundreds still missing as Trump criticizes Biden’s response during Georgia visit

Hundreds still missing as Trump criticizes Biden’s response during Georgia visit - ‘It looks like a bomb went off,’ Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said of his state, as deaths have now been reported in North Carolina,

Asheville, Western North Carolina

OKC Thunder Wire · 3h

Asheville flooding map: See where rainfall hit, leading to deadly floods in Western North Carolina

This map shows rainfall from Helene and in the days preceding the storm that combined to create disastrous flooding.

upnorthlive · 6h

Northern Michigan feels impact of historic flooding in western North Carolina

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Northern Michigan is feeling the impact of historic flooding in western North Carolina. Monday, family and friends of Mari Dew, a radio host at KLT, stayed positive they would hear from her soon. Dew was on vacation in Asheville and no one had been able to reach her since last Friday.

Sixers Wire · 12h

Asheville flooding map: See where heavy rainfall hit, leading to deadly floods in Western North Carolina

This map shows rainfall from Helene and in the days preceding the storm that combined to create disastrous flooding.

Helene North Carolina death toll is rising

Raleigh News & Observer · 4h

Helene North Carolina death toll is rising, but incomplete. What we know so far.

Helene’s death count in North Carolina is by no means final. But Lau was one of dozens known to have been killed after the hurricane’s powerful remnants reached Western North Carolina, with more fatal tragedies yet to be reported or even discovered.

Charlotte Observer · 3h

How Helene’s destruction could affect voting in North Carolina’s election

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destruction in Western North Carolina, concerns have emerged about whether residents affected by the storm will be able to cast their ballots in the November election.

The Washington Post on MSN · 6h

Why Helene’s floods caught North Carolina off guard

Before this scenic, rustic Great Smoky Mountain refuge turned into a trap few residents saw coming, there were signs of Hurricane Helene’s unthinkable potential.

Bears Wire1d

Why was Asheville and North Carolina flooding so bad? Rare weather events and climate change are to blame

Those predecessor rainfalls hit Western North Carolina on Wednesday and Thursday ... Did climate change play a part in ...

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Western North Carolina communities hope for ‘some sort of lifeline’ after Helene damage

The situation is dire. Many North Carolina communities haven’t had fresh water, internet or cell service for multiple days.

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How flood damage is cutting off North Carolina communities from emergency relief

Relief efforts in western North Carolina have been hindered by devastating flooding and road closures after the swath of ...

2don MSN

Western North Carolina cut off by 'historic' flooding in Helene aftermath

Hurricane Helene killed more than 50 and plunged more than 4 million into darkness with power outages that could last several ...

The Catholic Spirit8h

Relief efforts underway in western North Carolina; flooding caused by Helene devastates region

Relief efforts are under way to help communities across western North Carolina reeling from the impacts of Tropical Storm ...

17hon MSN

Epic flooding in North Carolina's 'own Hurricane Katrina'

The storm caused massive power outages, prompting search and rescue deployments as many flooded-out residents are left ...

9hon MSN

North Carolina Was Set Up for Disaster

The climate deck is so stacked now that even places that seem safe are witnessing dangerous impacts.

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