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Hurricane Helene

Short answer: Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend on September 26, 2024, and moved inland, bringing extreme rainfall to the southern Appalachians.

Western North Carolina, including Asheville, Swannanoa and Chimney Rock, saw catastrophic flooding and landslides; some locations recorded over 30 inches of rain, and the storm ranks among the deadliest in the state's history. The footage, credited to Matt Van Swol, shows flood damage in the North Carolina mountains.

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What should you know about Hurricane Helene?

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  1. Florida, Sept. 26, 2024.

    DD-560-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Landfall)

  2. Western North Carolina.

    DD-560-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Region)

Video transcript: Hurricane Helene: Hurricane Helene Caused Catastrophic Flooding in Western North Carolina in September 2024

Did you know? Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina in late September 2024, becoming one of the most devastating natural disasters in the state's history. After making landfall in Florida, the storm moved inland, bringing torrential rains and strong winds to western North Carolina. The mountainous regions, including areas like Asheville, Swannanoa, and Chimney Rock, experienced catastrophic flooding and landslides. Rainfall totals reached unprecedented levels, with some locations recording over 30 inches, leading to rivers overflowing and infrastructure being destroyed. Now, Now NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding in western North Carolina in September 2024. Some places recorded over 30 inches of rain.

  1. Exhibit A

    Landfall

    Florida, Sept. 26, 2024.

  2. Exhibit B

    Region

    Western North Carolina.

  3. Exhibit C

    Places

    Asheville, Swannanoa, Chimney Rock.

  4. Exhibit D

    Rain

    Over 30 in. in places.

  5. Exhibit E

    Effects

    Floods, landslides.

Questions people ask about Hurricane Helene

Year?

September.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Landfall) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

Landfall state?

Big Bend.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Region) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

Hardest-hit NC region?

Appalachians.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Places) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

Max rain?

Some sites.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Rain) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

Town named?

Village.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Effects) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

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  1. Year?

    1. 2024
    2. 2004
    3. 2018
    4. 2021
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    Answer: A. 2024 September. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Landfall) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

  2. Landfall state?

    1. Florida
    2. Maine
    3. Texas
    4. Oregon
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    Answer: A. Florida Big Bend. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Region) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

  3. Hardest-hit NC region?

    1. Western mountains
    2. Outer Banks only
    3. Piedmont only
    4. None
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    Answer: A. Western mountains Appalachians. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Places) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

  4. Max rain?

    1. Over 30 in
    2. 2 in
    3. 5 in
    4. 100 ft
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    Answer: A. Over 30 in Some sites. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Rain) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

  5. Town named?

    1. Chimney Rock
    2. Raleigh
    3. Boone only
    4. Charlotte
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    Answer: A. Chimney Rock Village. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Effects) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Hurricane Helene." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-560, last updated May 2, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/hurricane-helene/

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