Revised Count Lowers Buncombe County’s Hurricane Helene Death Toll, Official Numbers Confirm
Asheville, N.C. — In a recent revision of data, Buncombe County has significantly lowered its reported death toll from Hurricane Helene, acknowledging an overcount by approximately 30 fatalities. The revised tally aligns with state figures, painting a clearer picture of the storm’s impact on the region. Previously, county officials reported that 72 lives were lost due to the historic storm. However, updated figures provided by the state show only 42 storm-related deaths in the county, …