Helene Archives

Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Rising Death Toll and Gas Shortage Complicate Recovery in Western North Carolina

Raleigh, NC — In the somber aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which ripped through the Southeast United States nearly two months ago, North Carolina continues to grapple with significant losses. The hurricane, which initially made landfall in Florida on September 26, unleashed more than 30 inches of rain across western North Carolina, fostering deadly flooding that devastated communities, homes, and infrastructure. As North Carolina faces the impending winter, the destruction has left many without vital resources, …

Hurricane Helene Leaves Devastation and Sorrow in Its Wake Across North Carolina

Raleigh, N.C. – Communities across North Carolina are grappling with the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which left a significant death toll and widespread destruction in its wake. Officials continue to tally the damage in the hardest-hit areas where survivors begin the process of rebuilding their lives. Helene, which roared ashore last week, brought with her winds that exceeded 110 mph, torrential rains, and floods that breached levees and inundated homes. The exact number of …

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, …

Helene Aftermath: Buncombe County Sheriff Reports Up to 30 Excess Fatalities Initially Attributed to Storm

Asheville, N.C. — A significant error has led Buncombe County officials to drastically overstate the number of fatalities linked to the recent Helene disaster, the local law enforcement chief revealed on Monday. According to Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller, the earlier reported death toll was inflated by as many as 30 due to what he described as “a serious miscommunication.” In the chaotic aftermath of the disaster, rescue operations and data collection were swamped with …

North Carolina Sheriff Reveals Overestimation of Death Toll from Helene in Asheville Area by Up to 30

Asheville, N.C. — A significant clerical error in a western North Carolina county has led to a startling revelation regarding the number of fatalities attributed to Hurricane Helene last year, as announced by the local sheriff’s office. Officials in the county around Asheville admitted to an overcount in the death toll, initially inflated by as many as 30 deaths. The error was first detected during a routine review of records and later confirmed by county …

Revised Figures Show Decrease in Hurricane Helene Death Toll in North Carolina County

RALEIGH, N.C. — In a significant revision of previously reported fatalities, officials in Buncombe County, the region encompassing Asheville, announced a substantial discrepancy in the death count from Hurricane Helene. Initially reported at 72, the death toll has been corrected to 42, aligning with state figures. This correction follows a reevaluation by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, which revealed inconsistencies primarily due to initial assumptions that all deaths during the period of the storm were …

Revised Figures Show Buncombe County Overestimated Hurricane Helene Death Toll by 30

Asheville, NC — Initial reports overstating the number of fatalities in Buncombe County, North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene have been corrected, with recent updates significantly reducing the death toll. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, alongside state data, confirmed that the previously reported deaths were inflated by as many as 30. The correction aligns local numbers with those of the state, which consistently recorded a lower count. As of Oct. 10, the North Carolina Office …

Video Analysis: Unveiling the Sudden Surge in Power of Milton and Helene

New York — Meteorologists are analyzing why hurricanes Milton and Helene rapidly intensified, a phenomena that has piqued scientific curiosity and concern. These storms, which struck with little warning, underscore a troubling trend in storm behavior potentially linked to climate change. Hurricane Milton, initially a Category 1 hurricane, escalated to a Category 4 severity within just 24 hours. Similarly, Helene intensified unexpectedly, advancing two categories higher in less than a day. Such rapid development puts …

Families Continue Desperate Search for Missing Relatives One Week After Hurricane Helene Devastates Region

Houston, Texas — Over a week after Hurricane Helene lashed the Texas coast, residents in hard-hit areas are still grappling with the aftermath, trying to locate missing relatives amid the destruction. The fierce storm, which authorities say claimed multiple lives and ravaged thousands of homes, has left communities in turmoil as they struggle to rebuild and locate loved ones. Among the distressed is Maria Gomez, a local who has not seen her brother since the …

Hurricane Helene Exposes Long-Term Death Toll, Study Reveals Decades of Impact Across the U.S.

Washington, D.C. — The ferocious Hurricane Helene, which recently tore through Florida to the Carolinas, has claimed over 100 lives and carved a path of destruction that underscores the often-underestimated impact of such natural disasters. New research highlights the prolonged consequences of such storms, stressing the importance of reevaluating our approach to disaster response and recovery. According to a new study published in Nature, human-caused climate change has not only increased the likelihood of such …