What made Hurricane Helene so destructive in North Carolina?

Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented devastation in Western North Carolina, with 40 trillion gallons of rain making it one of the heaviest rainfall events in the state's history. Asheville experienced severe flash floods due to its varied topography, and the cleanup costs could total around $50 billion. Learn more from area experts who highlight the importance of monitoring trends and historical records to better understand future storm risk.

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