# Hurricane Helene (DD-560)

> 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.

- Department: Nature (also Locations)
- First published: 2025-05-02
- Last updated: 2025-05-02
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/hurricane-helene/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **Sept. 26, 2024**: Helene makes landfall in Florida

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=hurricane-helene

## Quick facts

- **DD-560-F01**: Florida, Sept. 26, 2024. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Landfall))_
- **DD-560-F02**: Western North Carolina. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Region))_

## Write-up

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

1. **Landfall**: Florida, Sept. 26, 2024.
2. **Region**: Western North Carolina.
3. **Places**: Asheville, Swannanoa, Chimney Rock.
4. **Rain**: Over 30 in. in places.
5. **Effects**: Floods, landslides.

## Related case files

- [Eye of the Storm (DD-712)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/eye-of-the-storm/): I linked more hurricanes

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

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

- Duration: 28.4 s · Published: 2025-05-02
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DJJLmTOxE15.mp4

### Transcript

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!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Year?**  
A: September. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Landfall) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene)_

**Q: Landfall state?**  
A: Big Bend. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Region) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene)_

**Q: Hardest-hit NC region?**  
A: Appalachians. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Places) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene)_

**Q: Max rain?**  
A: Some sites. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Rain) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene)_

**Q: Town named?**  
A: Village. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Effects) · Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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/