The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene continues to unfold as the death toll has tragically risen to at least 227 across six states. This makes Helene the second-deadliest hurricane to hit the United States mainland in the last 50 years, following the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina in 2005 which claimed the lives of at least 1,833 people.
South Carolina reported two additional deaths on Saturday, bringing the total number of fatalities in the state to 48. North Carolina also announced seven more deaths, raising their toll to 113. Georgia has reported 33 deaths, Florida 20, Tennessee 11, and Virginia 2.
