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| -Signs, Portents, and the Weather- | |
| Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions | |
| 2024-09-28 | |
The Category 4 hurricane made landfall along Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday with estimated sustained winds of 140 mph. Post-landfall, the hurricane quickly weakened, but its torrential rains and gusty winds continued hundreds of miles inland, with feet of rain being reported over the Appalachians. At least 45 deaths have been reported so far, including 19 in South Carolina, 15 in Georgia, eight in Florida, two in North Carolina and one in Virginia. Related: Hurricane 09/23/2024 Significant chance of Hurricane hitting Florida Big Bend on Thursday Hurricane 09/20/2024 Why Florida beach resorts flood on a sunny day with no rain Hurricane 09/18/2024 Current information on the situation on the front line: September 17 (updated) | |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #9 Asheville devastated after historic floods from Helene |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-09-28 23:35 |
| #8 InLaws in Asheville NC, offline 2 days. No landlines, no WIFI, no cell towers, no roofs, no power, many trees down. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-09-28 23:13 |
| #7 I had high winds and torrential rain. Since I live on the side of a mountain I didn't get flooded but did lose power and shingles with leaks in the house. I have many friends near Erwin and other areas that were flooded. The hospital is totaled. Newport is also totaled. Ashville is pretty much cut off. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2024-09-28 12:04 |
| #6 Sorry for Floridians Ron de santis the best governor, too I hope it doesn’t interfere with the election as they would likely vote trump |
| Posted by: Anon1 2024-09-28 10:45 |
| #5 #3 built back in time when engineers built to 150% of spec. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-09-28 10:45 |
| #4 Southern Middle TN - we got off easy so far - storm did a right hook from the east of us to the north, other than steady rain not much impact. Worst damage I could find is a building collapsed in the county to the west of us. |
| Posted by: Mercutio 2024-09-28 10:36 |
| #3 Watch: Tennessee dam near 'imminent' failure after heavy rain from Helene |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-09-28 08:17 |
| #2 ‘Dangerous rescue operation’ saves dozens trapped on roof of flooded Tennessee hospital |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-09-28 08:16 |
| #1 VIDEOS: Hurricane Helene produces record storm surge along Florida’s Gulf Coast |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-09-28 08:16 |