Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital thoroughfares from intense storms.
Part-time Miami-Dade resident rescued from Hurricane Helene flooding in NC
After Hurricane Helene dumped 2 1/2 feet of rain last week, Kiltie said it looked like the Colorado River. "We've never expected anything like that," Kiltie said. For half the year, Kiltie lives in Westchester in Miami-Dade County.
After Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic floods, see your home’s storm surge risk
Storm surge impacts mainly coastal communities, but some inland communities could get inundated by the massive amounts of water.
The shocking numbers behind Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction
Here’s a look at some of the harrowing numbers from along Helene’s path of destruction. Helene traveled up through the Gulf of Mexico, growing to an immense width — 690 miles — and traveling at a high speed.
Most people hit by Hurricane Helene do not have flood insurance
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.
Hurricane Helene vs. The Great Flood of 1916
Three days after Hurricane Helene's historic flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, Amber Nicholson took her dog for a walk in Biltmore Village and photographed the damage. One object in the destruction caught her eye.
Fabricated image of Hurricane Helene flooding spreads online
After Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern United States with high winds and flooding in late September 2024, social media posts said an image showed a ruined city in Tennessee. The claim is false;
Examining claims around FEMA’s response to the Hurricane Helene flood disaster
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26, causing significant damage and flooding across multiple southeastern states including Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. The death toll of 200 people is expected to rise as emergency services reach remote and isolated areas affected by the storm.
How Helene became a ‘worst case scenario’
Helene formed above unusually warm water in the Gulf of Mexico. As that water evaporated, it gave the storm the fuel it ...
Trump Slammed Over Hurricane Helene 'Lies'
The former president was accused of lying about the federal response to the hurricane for "brazen political purposes." ...
Homeowners Hit by Helene Are in for an Insurance Claim Shock
Harsher policy terms mean damages might not be covered.
Hurricane Helene: Over 220 dead as some communities struggle to get basic supplies
At least 223 people have died and hundreds are unaccounted for in the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene since it made ...
After Helene’s ‘Historic’ Damage, Appalachian Trail May Need Years to Recover
Downed trees and flooding have left the trail impassible in many of the 14 states on its route. As the scope of devastation ...
Helene near the top of this list of deadliest hurricanes
Counting the deadliest hurricanes can be tricky business. Helene's death toll ranks among the deadliest storms, according to ...
Helene destroyed this North Carolina campground, but customers and strangers are stepping in to help
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving ...
Helene’s NC death toll exceeds 100, expected to increase as recovery enters second week
Search parties are actively looking for missing people in Buncombe County, which has by far the highest number of reported ...
With misinformation swirling in Hurricane Helene’s wake, officials urge residents to ‘stop this conspiracy theory junk’
Local officials and relief agencies working in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene are urging residents to be careful ...
Twin babies who died alongside their mother in Georgia are youngest-known Hurricane Helene victims
Kobe Williams, 27, and her newborn twin boys were hunkering down at their trailer home in Thomson, Georgia, and starting to ...
Helene death toll may rise; 'catastrophic damage' slows power restoration: Updates
Officials estimated that more than 200 people remain missing in Buncombe County, which encompasses Asheville and many ...
Picking up extra jobs, canceling classes, and huddling in a Walmart: How North Carolina college students are navigating Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has devastated communities across North Carolina. Meanwhile, college students in the state are left in limbo ...