Shelved plans from ’60s for Tennessee Valley Authority project in N.C. unlikely to make comeback. Dam failures, costs and ...

In October, CPP reported that large dams on the Catawba River were unable to prevent flooding during Helene. In order to sustain dam safety and power generation, Duke Energy released massive amounts ...

The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority reported a 7% dip in demand in April compared to 2024 amid lower hotel ...

More: Helene floodwaters in Asheville ... in the historic district in the 1992 Biltmore Village development plan, where the McDonald's presence in the flood prone area is largely attributed ...

As insurance costs have increased, representatives from the N.C. Department of Insurance and statewide flood organizations encouraged higher standards and suggested possible incentives for flood ...

As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but especially in mountainous regions like Appalachia. Hurricane Helene's rain brought a flood of mud and ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Program paid $15.1 million to Tennesseans for damage repair from Hurricane Helene. According to the agency ...

LAKE LURE, N.C. — It’s hard to forget the images from Lake Lure following the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Over 22 inches ...

People in low-lying areas were urged to prepare and take precautions due to the changing weather conditions and flood threat. In South Carolina, the National Weather Service office in Columbia ...

NORTH CAROLINA (WBTV) - Flood warnings were issued through Tuesday afternoon for some Helene-struck areas of North Carolina. Excessive rainfall was expected to cause flooding for portions of ...

Everyone knows each other in this \mountain community. Its residents have worked together to cope with the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.