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The costliest hurricane to impact the U.S. was Hurricane Katrina (2005), which caused an estimated $201.3 billion in damage.
LAKE LURE, N.C. — It’s hard to forget the images from Lake Lure following the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Over 22 inches ...
With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," ...
AROUND. DALE. THANK YOU. TONIGHT IN LAKE LURE, THE WORK CONTINUES TO CLEAN UP. NEARLY EIGHT MONTHS AFTER HURRICANE HELENE HIT OUR AREA. PART OF THAT EFFORT IS CLEANING UP DEBRIS FROM THE BOTTOM OF ...
LAKE LURE, N.C. – A beautiful tribute to pets has returned after devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene last year destroyed the original "Rainbow Bridge" in Western North Carolina. Lake Lure's ...
LAKE LURE - From his home's lakeside vantage point, on the morning Tropical Storm Helene reached Western North Carolina, Mayor Pro Tem Dave DiOrio watched as the dam's arches overtopped.
In this Oct. 2, 2024, file photo, the remnants of a home are seen in Lake Lure, North Carolina, after the passage of Hurricane Helene. Allison Joyce/AFP via Getty Images, FILE Yancey County ...
LAKE LURE, N.C. — Officials have released a new update on the recovery of Lake Lure after Hurricane Helene. According to Mayor Carol Pritchett, it is “extremely unlikely” that Lake Lure will ...
The mayor said the amount of debris that Hurricane Helene deposited in the lake is unprecedented. The Town of Lake Lure is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to remove this debris.
Mayor Carol Pritchett provided an update on the status on the Town of Lake Lure’s website. According to the mayor, the amount of debris that Hurricane Helene deposited in Lake Lure remains unknown.
(The Center Square) – Significant progress in recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene have been made at Lake Lure and in Chimney Rock, according to an interview shared publicly by North Carolina ...
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WLOS ... Families were able to come for free to enjoy photos with Santa, a kid zone featuring a bounce house and free food and Christmas goodies from local business owners.