Helene

Widespread devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene came to light Monday across the South, revealing a wasteland of splintered houses, crushed cargo containers and mud-covered highways in one of the worst storms in U.S. history. The death toll topped 125.

Hurricane Helene’s deadly devastation has scrambled the presidential candidates’ campaign plans, with Kamala Harris returning early from a campaign visit to Las Vegas to attend briefings and Donald

Roads in the heavily-impacted western part of the state should be considered closed and non-emergency travel is currently prohibited.

Several Piedmont organizations are mobilizing to support relief efforts in western North Carolina. Here’s a running list of ways to help.

Watauga County residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, but for those in need of shelter, food, water and other resources, here is a list of locations offering support during this time.

The National Weather Service says Tropical Storm Helene is causing life-threatening flash flooding in North Carolina mountain counties. Statewide, nearly 1 million residents are without power.

A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, three days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm reached the triple digits.

Several western North Carolina school districts will be closed for students and staff over the coming days due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. 

The southeastern U.S. is grappling with rising death tolls and a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The storm has killed at least 84 people across several states.

Multi-agency efforts to clear the roads leading into western North Carolina and deliver supplies to those affected by Hurricane Helene continued through the weekend.