North Carolina

Here’s a searchable database of NC roads closed and damaged by Tropical Storm Helene

An aerial view of flood damage in Swannanoa on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. The remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding and landslides in Western North Carolina.
An aerial view of flood damage in Swannanoa on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. The remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding and landslides in Western North Carolina. tlong@newsobserver.com

The N.C. Department of Transportation lists hundreds of roads in Western North Carolina that are closed as a result of Tropical Storm Helene. The list changes daily, as some roads are cleared and repaired and as the department discovers other damaged places as it gets into remote areas of the mountains. Here is a searchable database to help you find the status of roads across Western North Carolina.

Related Stories from Raleigh News & Observer
Richard Stradling
The News & Observer
Richard Stradling covers transportation for The News & Observer. Planes, trains and automobiles, plus ferries, bicycles, scooters and just plain walking. He’s been a reporter or editor for 38 years, including the last 26 at The N&O. 919-829-4739, rstradling@newsobserver.com.
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER