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Hurricane Helene Aftermath
Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about Hurricane Helene and the aftermath, particularly in Western North Carolina.
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Major flooding hit the mountain areas of western North Carolina Friday as Helene passed over the state.
Reports of flooding stretched the from the northern border of the state to the southern in one of the most widespread severe weather events to hit the area in decades.
Gov. Roy Cooper declared all roads in western North Carolina “closed” at a briefing Friday morning. Evacuations and water rescues were happening across the region.
Over 290 roads are closed in the state according to Gov. Roy Cooper.
This story was originally published September 27, 2024 at 11:37 AM.
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