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Among those killed were three firefighters, a woman and her 1-month-old twins, and an 89-year-old woman whose house was struck by a falling tree. CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. —  Hurricane Helene left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the southeastern U.S. on Friday, killing at least 44 people, snapping towering oaks like twigs and tearing apart homes as rescue crews launched desperate missions to save people from floodwaters. Among those killed were three firefighters, a…

The Tennessee Department of Transportation said a bridge over the Nolichucky River in Greene County was damaged, and so were some roads. GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation said that all roads in upper East Tennessee should be considered potentially hazardous due to the flooding from Hurricane Helene, which brought rain and winds through the region. That includes areas like Hancock County, Greene County, Jefferson County, Hawkins County and other nearby areas. It…

The mayor of Cocke County declared a state of emergency, and the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning. COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE (4:30 p.m.): The National Weather Service has canceled a Flash Flood Warning for Cocke County related to a reported dam failure in North Carolina. According to the NWS, the Walters Dam in Waterville, North Carolina is no longer at risk of an imminent failure. It said flooding along the Pigeon…

Even as conditions dry out this weekend, lake and river levels will continue to rise. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene Helene made landfall around 11:10 p.m. about 10 miles east of Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 major hurricane (winds 140 mph). By the 5 a.m. advisory, Helene was downgraded to a Tropical Storm. This set up with the predecessor rain event (A P.R.E.) then Helene’s fast push towards the Carolinas will go down in history…

Residents on Riverside Drive, Lake Drive and Riverhaven Drive are under mandatory evacuation orders due to heavy rain and flooding from Helene. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The area of necessary evacuations along the Catawba River in both Mecklenburg and Gaston counties is expanding because of rising flood waters. An initial evacuation near Mountain Island Lake is now being expanded along the river starting at the dam near the McGuire Nuclear Station and continuing south to the…

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida late Thursday night. ATLANTA — Helene arrived in metro Atlanta as a tropical storm Friday morning and brought with it widespread flooding, inundating Buckhead and inner suburbs along the Chatahoochee River. RELATED: ‘Turn around, don’t drown’: Video shows Cobb Fire personnel make rescue of woman from flooded car Hurricane Helene moved into Georgia after midnight and, around 5 a.m., was downgraded to a tropical storm. It has battered south and…

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida late Thursday night. ATLANTA — Helene arrived in metro Atlanta as a tropical storm Friday morning and brought with it widespread flooding, inundating Buckhead and inner suburbs along the Chatahoochee River. RELATED: ‘Turn around, don’t drown’: Video shows Cobb Fire personnel make rescue of woman from flooded car Hurricane Helene moved into Georgia after midnight and, around 5 a.m., was downgraded to a tropical storm. It has battered south and…

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida late Thursday night. ATLANTA — Helene arrived in metro Atlanta as a tropical storm Friday morning and brought with it widespread flooding, inundating Buckhead and inner suburbs along the Chatahoochee River. RELATED: ‘Turn around, don’t drown’: Video shows Cobb Fire personnel make rescue of woman from flooded car Hurricane Helene moved into Georgia after midnight and, around 5 a.m., was downgraded to a tropical storm. It has battered south and…

The tornado threat has now pushed east of our viewing area but strong gusty winds remain in Helene’s wake. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene Helene made landfall around 11:10 p.m. about 10 miles east of Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 major hurricane (winds 140 mph). By the 5 a.m. advisory, Helene was downgraded to a Tropical Storm.  Record Rainfall Record rainfall fell in Charlotte Thursday, September 26 with 4.23 inches at the Charlotte Douglas…

Unbelievable video from Asheville, NC shows the latest impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Friday morning. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Tropical Storm Helene is barreling through the Carolinas, pounding the western part of our state with major flooding. We’ve got you covered with the latest updates on the storm.  LIVE UPDATES:  10:12 a.m.: Heavy rain in Boone, NC is causing waters to rise. Waters are continuing to rise and the wind is picking up. There Is a…

WFMY News 2 has the latest on the storm’s impact in the Triad and the devastating flooding in the mountains. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Tropical Storm Helene is barreling through the Carolinas, pounding the western part of our state with major flooding. We’ve got you covered with the latest updates on the storm.  LIVE UPDATES:  2:01 p.m.: Some areas in the mountains have seen almost 20 inches of rain since Monday. 1:43 p.m.: There is major flooding and…

Gusty winds and flooding from Helene are causing damage across North Carolina and South Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Impacts from Helene are causing significant damage across both North Carolina and South Carolina. The storm is causing excessive rain, flash flood warnings and major wind damage to property and trees.  This live blog will update throughout the day as the WCNC Charlotte newsroom is able to confirm individual storm reports. In Fort Mill, several roads are…

Helene was downgraded to a tropical storm at 5 a.m., but the impacts are still severe. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene made landfall around 11:10 p.m. Thursday about 10 miles east of Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 major hurricane with sustained winds at 140 mph.  Helene was downgraded to a tropical storm at 5 a.m. Friday, but the impacts will remain significant for the Carolinas with heavy rain, damaging winds and life-threatening flooding in…

Residents on Riverside Drive, Lake Drive and Riverhaven Drive are under mandatory evacuation orders due to heavy rain and flooding from Helene. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for residents on Mountain Island Lake due to a flash flood emergency caused by potentially historic flooding from Helene.  The Charlotte Fire Department announced mandatory evacuations for the areas of Riverside Drive, Lake Drive, Riverhaven Drive and parts of Beaglue Club Road and Hart…

Charlotte Fire officials issued voluntary evacuation orders for residents on Mountain Island Lake, which could reach record levels during Helene. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Voluntary evacuation orders were issued for residents on Mountain Island Lake due to potentially historic flooding from Helene.  WCNC Charlotte’s Richard DeVayne saw a water rescue along Riverside Drive, just off Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, early Friday. That area is prone to flooding during heavy rain. This happened after several residents moved their…