Hurricane Helene's Devastation

Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction across six states, beginning its journey in Florida before moving north through the southeastern U.S. Reports indicate extreme flooding in areas like western North Carolina, where some regions received up to 30 inches of rain, leading to catastrophic landslides and overflowing rivers. The storm resulted in at least 87 fatalities, while entire towns, such as Swannanoa near Asheville, suffered complete devastation and isolation due to flooded roadways. The scale of the damage also left over 4 million people without power across multiple states, underscoring the severe impact of this natural disaster.