Chimney Rock, Lake Lure and Hurricane Helene
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure after Helene: 'Once a town is now a river'
Search and rescue workers were fanning through the small town of Chimney Rock east of Asheville Monday after it was almost entirely wiped out.
Chimney Rock "Starting From Zero" After Town Swept Into Nearby Lake Lure By Hurricane Helene
Chimney Rock, the tiny town roughly 25 miles southeast of Asheville that’s home to the iconic Chimney Rock State Park, was nearly wiped off the map by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Experts are calling it the hardest spot in a region where destruction stretches for hundreds of miles.
Hurricane Helene destroys town of Chimney Rock, N.C.
Hurricane Helene carved a devastating path across North Carolina, turning rivers into walls of water leveling entire towns, including Chimney Rock.
'Worse than you can ever imagine': Chimney Rock devastated by Hurricane Helene
Rescue crews helped save more than 150 people in Chimney Rock by Saturday night. It's unclear how many others are missing.
Chimney Rock mayor says North Carolina town is 'starting from 0'
The flooding from Helene has caused catastrophic damage to the town of Chimney Rock, North Carolina. Mayor Peter O'Leary says recovery will be a long process.
Hurricane Helene: Horrifying video shows Chimney Rock area completely destroyed, ‘Incomprehensible devastation’
Horrifying footage shows the Chimney Rock area, located just southeast of Ashville, completely destroyed by Hurricane Helene. In western North Carolina, residents are witnessing horrific devastation due to the storm.
Stunning Video Shows North Carolina Lake Packed With Ruins Of Nearby Village After Storm
The scene from Lake Lure was described as "post-apocalyptic” and the result of “a moving blender that was just tearing ...
NC officials detect damage to Lake Lure dam after emergency evacuation of people nearby
The nearly 100-year-old dam suffered damage to its structural supports but was still holding Friday afternoon, officials said ...
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Lake Lure Flowering Bridge near Chimney Rock reportedly swept away by Helene floods
As rescue efforts continue, community members are mourning the loss of two beloved landmarks in Lake Lure North ...
Rescue efforts in Lake Lure remain ongoing
Lake Lure has received additional help from the U.S. Coast Guard. Cell service and internet access in the town have improved.
Help in a hurry: Quick guide to finding essentials in Asheville after flooding from Helene
Here's a list of essential information that may help Asheville-area residents in the aftermath of Helene and extensive ...
Mayor urges Asheville residents to save water, prepare for possible long-term water outage
The Woodfin Water District announced at 8 p.m. on Sunday that it sustained significant damages from the hurricane.
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Asheville, Buncombe County announce water distribution sites
For the first time since the storm hit overnight Thursday, Sept. 26, water has arrived for distribution to residents in need ...
Why was Asheville and North Carolina flooding so bad? Rare weather events and climate change are to blame
Helene produced such a large amount of rainfall due in part to a predecessor event, small (relative to a hurricane) regions of heavy rainfall produced ahead of a hurricane. These rainfalls produce a ...