20 hours ago · (WGHP) — Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt. Insurance claims are being processed, and the federal governme…

1 day ago · North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding.

North Carolina was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene during late September 2024, primarily in its western Appalachian region, causing at least 105 reported deaths and significant destruction of infrastructure and residential areas across several settlements. [1]

Jan 30, 2025 · North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money.

Oct 6, 2024 · A week after Hurricane Helene roared through, the smell of death overpowers the cool mountain air over the isolated twisting roads of devastated rural western North Carolina.

Jan 2, 2025 · Today, Governor Josh Stein signed five executive orders to bring much-needed relief to people in western North Carolina, including accelerating temporary housing and the repair of private roads and bridges.

There are many false reports and misinformation being shared on social media about the response to Hurricane Helene. Additional reliable information regarding Helene can be found at www.ncdps.gov/helene.

Incident Period: Sep 25, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024. Declaration Date: Sep 26, 2024. Visit the News & Media page for events, fact sheets, press releases and other multimedia resources. If and …

Oct 1, 2024 · ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Widespread devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene came to light Monday across the South, revealing a wasteland of splintered houses, crushed …

Sep 28, 2024 · Helene has torn through the Southeast, killing more than four dozen people, in what a North Carolina county official called the "most significant natural disaster" the region has experienced...