Initial Looks into Western North Carolina Storm Damage

Helene will end up being one of the most significant weather events of the modern era in western North Carolina, verifying messaging from the National Weather Service distributed to the public on Thursday. The guidance served as a stern warning for North Carolinians in the mountains, with flood totals projected to be comparable to the 1916 flood in the Asheville area. The complete scope of the damage may not be fully realized yet, but it's becoming clear Helene was a historic storm. Subscribe to WRAL: Download the WRAL App: News Tips: Online - Email - assignmentdesk@ Follow WRAL: Facebook: X: IG: About WRAL-TV: WRAL is your Raleigh, North Carolina news source. Check out our videos for the latest news in Raleigh, local sports, Raleigh weather, an