The United States is currently experiencing severe flooding in parts of the Southeast due to the remnants of Hurricane Helene, which recently downgraded to a tropical storm. The storm has caused catastrophic flooding across Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
- Florida: The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds. Coastal areas faced significant storm surges and inland flooding.
- Georgia: Atlanta was placed under its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency. Over 9 inches of rain fell in the city, leading to widespread flooding, water rescues, and significant road damage. There have been several fatalities and reports of residents being trapped due to rising waters(FOX Weather)(FOX Weather).
- North Carolina: Western parts of the state, including Boone, have been severely impacted, with cars submerged and trees down. The Lake Lure Dam faced potential failure but remains intact for now. Rainfall totals in some areas have reached 15-25 inches(WFMY News 2)(FOX Weather).
Emergency services are actively conducting rescues and responding to the evolving situation as the storm moves northward. The full extent of damage and fatalities is still being assessed.
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