Hurricane Helene has left at least 114 people dead across at least six Southeastern states of the United States, causing catastrophic flooding, tornado damage, downed trees, and other impacts from Florida into Appalachia.
As of Monday morning, more than 2 million homes and businesses remained without power. Some parts of western North Carolina are cut off by mudslides and flooding, prompting officials to send in supplies, food, and water via air.
At least 42 people are now confirmed dead in North Carolina, 29 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, 15 in Florida, two in Tennessee, and one in Virginia.
The number of people unaccounted for has dropped to 600 by Monday morning, and it is unclear how many people may truly be missing or how many are simply cut off from contact with their loved ones.
More Pictures of the Devastations
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced that President Joe Biden approved his request for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration, providing immediate federal help for the western North Carolina region.
The National Weather Service Office in Greenville and Spartanburg shared a heartfelt message on Twitter to residents of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia, saying no words could express their sorrow for the devastation and loss of life.
As Helene barged inland, western North Carolina faced devastating flooding with some areas submerged under feet of water.
Over 400 roads remain closed in North Carolina, and the National Guard and local first responders were entrenched in rescue missions as many people were stranded. More than 50 search teams were spread throughout the region to search for stranded people.
Power outages were significant, with nearly 2 million homes and businesses remained without power across the Southeast entering the new week. Georgia Electric Membership Corp. reports that 100 high-transmission lines were lost in the state, and Duke Energy is working to reconnect service for homes and businesses.
The water receded at Biltmore Village today revealing the devastation. I have been in this area many times, and today it was not recognizable. Now that the water is gone the rebuilding process can begin #helene #ncwx #asheville pic.twitter.com/ZgMYFrZJ07
— Dan Whittaker (@severeforecast) September 30, 2024
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