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The Latest Breaking News from Hurricane Helene

Florida family blames Musk’s Tesla for raging fire that destroyed home and killed their dog: lawsuit

Exclusive: Electric car was exposed to saltwater during Hurricane Helene, according to court filings

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Body of last Hurricane Helene victim in Tennessee found 2 years later

Nancy Tucker, 76, disappeared along with her husband, whose body was recovered within a couple of days

The Independent UK · Sep 16

In 2024, Hurricane Helene lifted a concrete Virginia bridge off its foundation and pushed it to the shoreline; after $195.5 million in regional repairs, its replacement opens today

Another milestone in a major Hurricane Helene recovery project in Southwest Virginia, as the replacement Route 1212 bridge opens to traffic in Damascus on September 1. According to reports, the bridge across Laurel Creek was one of hundreds of transportation structures damaged in the powerful storm that hit the region…

The Times of India · Sep 1

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Devastation, doubt and blame: Hurricane Helene looms over North Carolina’s US Senate race

The Democratic and the Republican candidate each blame the other for the bungled recovery effort after storm struck region

The Guardian - US · Aug 24

Unsung heroes: Amish volunteers rebuild dozens of homes and bridges for free after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina

Amish volunteers from Pennsylvania are providing crucial aid in western North Carolina, months after Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction. These skilled workers are rebuilding homes and infrastructure without pay, offering a powerful example of community-driven recovery. Their quiet, dedicated efforts are restoring stability and hope in devastated mountain towns, demonstrating…

The Times of India · May 5

Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

Wildfires are often thought to be a problem for Western North America, but climate change and other factors are making fires nastier in the East, especially this year

The Independent UK · Apr 24

DHS secretary calls for US states to lead disaster response instead of Fema

Markwayne Mullin visits Asheville to survey Hurricane Helene recovery in first big trip since Kristi Noem’s ouster

The Guardian - US · Apr 7

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North Carolina Christmas tree farmers are optimistic after Hurricane Helene

More than a year after storm ripped apart families and farms, growers are bullish about strength of their industry

The Guardian - US · Dec 24, 2025

NASCAR mourns the loss of Greg Biffle, family in tragic plane crash in North Carolina

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a North Carolina plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

Remembering Greg Biffle: NASCAR champion and Hurricane Helene hero

Biffle's many accomplishments on the track are only eclipsed by the work he did to help those in need during the final years of his life

Motorsport · Dec 18, 2025

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

‘Nature feeds us more than it floods us’: Asheville after-school program teaches kids to forage

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, No Taste Like Home aims to rebuild trust between students and the land

The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2025

How Verizon uses AI, drones, and robots to keep your phone connected during a crisis

I saw firsthand how Verizon Frontline is using emerging technologies to respond to natural disasters — here's how it might help you when it matters most.

Android Central · Oct 7, 2025

Georgia farmers will get $531M in Hurricane Helene aid, but the deal's not done yet

Georgia farmers are still waiting for aid after Hurricane Helene, even as other states finalize agreements

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

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The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2025

Asheville’s slimmed-down restaurants make a comeback a year after Hurricane Helene: ‘Back to the basics’

Many eateries in the North Carolina city now welcome tourists after navigating complex insurance rules to survive

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending

It’s been only a year since Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast U.S. from Florida to the Carolinas

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

Hurricane Helene displaced thousands of students. Some struggled to get back on track with school

Thousands of students across western North Carolina lost their homes a year ago when Helene hit with some of the most vicious floods, landslides and wind ever seen in the mountainous region

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Gov. Stein requests $13.5B more from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has requested $13.5 billion more from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery aid

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The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

Parts of the Appalachian Trail are still damaged after Helene. Volunteers are fixing it by hand

Volunteers are still rebuilding parts of the iconic Appalachian Trail in eastern Tennessee nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region

Golf Monthly · Jul 24, 2025

Dramatic New Footage Shows Extent Of Augusta National Damage Caused By Hurricane Helene

New video footage has emerged revealing the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Augusta National last September

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

The owner of the Tennessee factory where workers drowned after Hurricane Helene won't face charges

The owner of a factory where six workers died last year in flooding from Hurricane Helene won’t face charges after a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation found no criminal wrongdoing

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

North Carolina legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget

The North Carolina legislature has wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session by passing another Hurricane Helene relief measure

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025

Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are now upending risk models

Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ways that will affect the hazards local residents face far into the future.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2025

The scars from Hurricane Helene are healing slowly in this Appalachian tourist town

Despite being nearly wiped off the map by the remnants of Hurricane Helene, tiny Chimney Rock Village in North Carolina had optimistically predicted it would be open for business by Memorial Day

LiveScience · May 23, 2025

'Above normal' conditions could bring as many as 10 hurricanes to the US this summer

Hurricane Helene captured by NOAA's GOES-16 satellite as it approached Florida on September 26, 2024.

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