Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, Sept. 26, 2024, in Florida’s Big Bend region. At least 65 people are dead, many from fallen trees, as the storm makes its way across the U.S. Southeast. Millions are still without power as widespread destruction is left behind in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and more. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida on Sunday, Sept. 29.
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Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend on Thursday night with winds up to 140 mph and storm surges that killed at least 65 people in several states.
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Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Storm damage near the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Noah Levinson looks at storm damage near the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Flood damage inside a building in the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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People inspect the damage from flooding in the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Storm damage in the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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A van floats in floodwaters near the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Residents make phone calls in their neighborhood after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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An abandoned car sits on the previously flooded Coxe Rd. on Sept. 28, 2024, near Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Several damaged vehicles littered Coxe Road after water had receded in the area.
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Residents gather at Fire Station number 6 to access WiFi after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina. Cell service and internet had been down for over 48 hours.
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Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Residents make phone calls in their neighborhood after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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People walk in the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina. Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida’s Big Bend with winds up to 140 mph.
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An aerial picture taken on Sept. 28, 2024, shows storm damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Valdosta, Georgia.
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An aerial picture taken on Sept. 28, 2024, shows storm damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Valdosta, Georgia.
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Terry Maulden (R) and Sotgerel Tegshee (L) inspect the damage to their house after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on Sept. 28, 2024.
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Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Storm damage in the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Employees and relatives of the owner of Jiffy Food and Liquor Store, clean the shop after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Cedar Key, Fla. on Sept. 28, 2024.
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People observe the Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure, carrying debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina after heavy rains caused by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina.
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The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure and overflows the town with debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina.
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The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure and floods the town with debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Approximately six feet of debris piled on the bridge from Lake Lure to Chimney Rock, blocking access.
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The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure and overflows the town with debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina.
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An aerial view of damaged houses is seen after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Horseshoe Beach, Fla. on Sept. 28, 2024.
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An aerial view of debris from damaged houses is seen after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Horseshoe Beach, Fla. on Sept. 28, 2024. At least 44 people died across five U.S. states battered by powerful storm Helene, authorities said on Sept. 27, after torrential flooding prompted emergency responders to launch massive rescue operations.
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A damaged house and docks are pictured after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Keaton Beach, Fla. on Sept. 27, 2024. At least 33 people are dead, U.S. officials said on Sept. 27, 2024, after Hurricane Helene hit Florida and several other southeastern states, leaving a trail of destruction with several areas still under flood alerts.
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People toss buckets of water out of a home as the streets and homes are flooded near Peachtree Creek after Hurricane Helene brought in heavy rains overnight on Sept. 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Ga. Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday night as a category 4 hurricane in the panhandle of Florida and is working its way north, it is now considered a tropical storm.
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A car is submerged in the floodwaters in the Buckhead neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Ga. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a category four hurricane and has brought flooding inland as the storm system moves over Georgia, heading into the Carolinas.
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An apartment at Peachtree Park Apartments can be seen flooded after Hurricane Helene brought in heavy rains overnight on Sept. 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Ga.
