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 flooding is anticipated.
Flooding, damage, debris along French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina
The French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina, flooded due to Helene, leaving behind damage and debris.
NWS: Flood warning for areas along French Broad River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for areas along the French Broad River. This includes parts of Knox County to Blount County.
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.
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.
How to help Asheville, North Carolina storm and flood victims: Where to donate, what to do (and what not to)
There are many organizations ready to accept your donations to help with Helen relief efforts in North Carolina and elsewhere. Here's a list.
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Knox County EMA issues urgent notice for anticipated flooding along French Broad River
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Nectar’s Presents Launches Hurricane Recovery Fund for Asheville Music Hall and French Broad River Brewery
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Watch as Marshall home swept away by Helene flooding in North Carolina: 'A whole house':
In Helene's wake, catastrophic flooding across western North Carolina has left more than 100 dead and entire towns destroyed.
Flooding near Douglas Lake, Sevier County EMA lists evacuation areas to avoid
The Tennessee Valley Authority is taking steps to accommodate floodwater as storms continue moving through East Tennessee.
Why was Asheville and North Carolina flooding so bad? Rare weather events and climate change are to blame
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Helene floods wipe out Asheville River Arts District businesses: 'Completely destroyed'
For many business owners in Asheville's River Arts District, the destruction is total due to the record floods.
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Evacuations along French Broad continue Sunday morning
TVA has advised that they will increase their water release starting at 8 a.m today, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, causing the French Broad River below the dam to continue rising.