Hurricane Helene could turn out to be one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. More than 150 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more are still missing. Historic flooding nearly washed some towns away in western North Carolina.

This map shows rainfall from Helene and in the days preceding the storm that combined to create disastrous flooding.

Find everything you need to know on how communities in Western North Carolina are fairing in the wake of Helene here.

Asheville, United States - September 27, 2024 The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.