North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina in legislation approved unanimously by the state House.
North Carolina Struggles With Helene's $60-Billion Recovery Cost
It will cost $60 billion for North Carolina to recover from Hurricane Helene, according to the latest state estimate. “The challenges in relation to this are so enormous,” Thomas Chandler, deputy director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University,
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members have advanced a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene by another $500 million.
North Carolina House advances half a billion for Helene relief
North Carolina continues to make progress with disaster recovery, as lawmakers in the state House moved forward funding for Hurricane Helene relief Tuesday,
NC House passes $500 million Helene Relief Bill
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 47, known as the “Disaster Recovery Act of 2025,” with strong support Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. House Bill 47 allocates $500 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina,
NC House OKs $500 million Helene recovery package
The state House unanimously approved an additional $500 million for Helene recovery Tuesday, including funding to rebuild homes damaged in the storm, clean up debris and rebuild private roads and bridges.
UPDATE: Flood watch affecting Western North Carolina until Sunday evening, according to the NWS
The NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated flood watch at 3:14 p.m. on Friday valid from Saturday 7 a.m. until Sunday 7 p.m. The ...
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NC Gov. Josh Stein sends aid to Kentucky following severe flash flooding
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has sent aid to Kentucky following severe flash flooding that ...
Flood advisories issued for parts of Western North Carolina: What we know
The National Weather Service assured the community that the flooding is unlikely to progress beyond "nuisance flooding." ...
Flood watch affecting Western North Carolina Saturday and Sunday, says the NWS
The NWS Blacksburg VA issued a flood watch at 3:02 p.m. on Friday valid from Saturday 7 a.m. until Sunday 7 p.m. The watch is ...
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At least 10 dead in Southeast as extreme weather sweeps nation; more to come
Flooding has inundated a swath of Southern ... according to officials. North Carolina Emergency Management said crews of 40 to 60 people will be dispatched to the hardest-hit areas.