It was like western North Carolina didn't exist
Why was the flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, so extreme? Meteorologists explain.
The remnants of Hurricane Helene were not the only factor that caused contributed to the severity of the flooding in Asheville, North Carolina.
Asheville flooding map: See where rainfall hit, leading to deadly floods in Western North Carolina
This map shows rainfall from Helene and in the days preceding the storm that combined to create disastrous flooding.
Updated: See photos, videos of flooding in Asheville, western North Carolina after Helene
The National Weather Service said Helene had cleared most of the Western North Carolina area by 11:21 a.m. Friday, but significant impacts including serious flooding were expected to continue into the weekend. Numerous areas and cities along the French Broad River are experiencing flooding and the river continues to rise.
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the death toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
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Hurricane Helene could turn out to be one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. More than 150 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more are still missing. Historic flooding nearly washed some towns away in western North Carolina.
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Asheville, North Carolina's historic Biltmore Village was under water after Helene tore through the area.
Why was the flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, so extreme? Experts explain
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Asheville flood survivor describes isolation: 'It was like western North Carolina didn't exist'
Photographer Matt Henson describes experiencing the deadly flooding in Asheville, North Carolina and documenting the aftermath. After Helene rolled through cellphone service was gone and for about 24 hours Henson said they had no way to communicate with the outside world.
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Hurricane Helene's heavy rains devastated western North Carolina, and few properties had flood insurance.
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