09-28-2024 Brevard, NC - Pisgah Forest Landslides from Helene

[@SherryHuggins-b7j]

I'm looking for my daughter, Kaci Fawcett, son in law, Joe Fawcett and my granddaughter. If anyone meets up with them at a shelter or anything please tell them their family is safe and to contact us as soon as they can. We are worried sick!!!

[@Your_LocalUzi]

Any updates? Have you found them?

[@BetsyAmos]

Call 211 or check with the Red Cross for a welfare check.

[@gregoryfahy]

Praying!!!

[@douglascooper1987]

You know it's Bad when even the Crayfish leave the Creek.😳 at 3:04.

[@Solitarydancer2346]

Back in 2016 i went camping with my boyfriend and our friends at Looking Glass. Seeing this is so terribly heartbreaking. It was so gorgeous when we went. I'm hoping it can be restored.

[@forestghost7]

2 of my fav things, Looking Glass Falls and US 276 😢😢😢. guess I'm cancelling Nov. trip ... may God help everyone there ✝️

[@jboote]

That stretch of 276 is my happy place... Devastating.

[@forestghost7]

@@jboote it's one of mine as well along with the Parkway ... I live 800 miles away but have vacationed there my whole life ... I'm just in shock 😲

[@BetsyAmos]

@forestghost7 Check with the county as to the condition of the roads or with the NC DOT (department of transportation) or Dept of Tourism. The Blue Ridge Parkway in NC remains closed but is open in VA.

[@forestghost7]

@@BetsyAmos thanks Betsy 🙏 but I'm cancelled ... just lost $5000.00, total AC fail in my house (Florida) 😢😖

[@BetsyAmos]

@forestghost7 Totally understandable. So sorry for your losses! I am in NC, so we understand.

[@scotttomlin3941]

I proposed to my wife right under the waterfall at Looking Glass falls just after the path down April 22, 2022. My sister lived off of Brevard Rd - Seeing this video and knowing the devastation just breaks my heart. I loved going to Asheville and the surrounding communities.

[@JessiJames-wd7op]

Thank you for the video. A piece of my heart is at Looking Glass Falls and I hope to be able to visit his resting place again.

[@RAMelloh-ij5sl]

Nothing but good memories from our last visit to Brevard and the Pisgah National Forest. We spent days visiting waterfalls in the area, walking many miles daily. Can't imagine the volumes of water from this storm coming over any of the falls. It seems impossible. Best hopes for all.

[@VickiRiley-jx5zp]

Years ago I went on a camping trip in this area with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks & Rec. It was SO BEAUTIFUL there, so this is very heartbreaking and devastating to see. 😢💔😣

[@327Demi]

God be with all. God help them to restore our beautiful country.

[@jbailey3390]

Last year my wife and I went to Pisgah and saw Looking Glass Falls and it was so beautiful. We also went to Chimney Rock and it was such a cool little town. This is so incredibly sad. We have a trip planned for the first week of November to Hendersonville, but I haven’t seen much about the damage there. If anyone knows if it’s too bad to consider visiting in about a month, let me know.

[@BetsyAmos]

Google the town Hendersonville, NC+ Helene damage. Much of the area has severy damaged roads, Many towns if near creeks or rivers have been hollowed out or swept away. There might not be a place to stay. Many places have no water due to broken waterlines, and damaged water systems. There is no food, and other than air drops, no way to feed anyone. Due to the trillions of gallons of water from Helene, the leaves won't be worth seeing. Apple crops, ruined.

[@saltysouthernmomma9354]

My Dad lives on a side of a mountain in Pisqugh forest. He has no cell service. I'm so worried.

[@TattooQueenMink]

Mine too, am panicking

[@josephvanwie6706]

Mountain people tend to stick together and help one another so don't worry. He can hunt for food.

[@ChillWill-q5x]

I just heard from my friends by Highlands on Sunday, no cell service but they got electricity back down in Horse Cove, and that's relatively isolated down there. If your dad lives that remotely by choice, he can likely handle it just fine.

[@helenjones568]

WOW! That is some sticky slippery wet red clay from those land slides! Much worse than sand!

[@VickiRiley-jx5zp]

That red clay is just nasty, wet OR dry! 😜 The only thing I didn't like about the area.

[@BetsyAmos]

@@VickiRiley-jx5zp Yes, it will stain, but it makes wonderful bricks, and a certain different clay in the center of the state, makes stunning pottery. (Seagrove and Jugtown) are examples.

[@peterrkelly]

Went to Brevard college, in 91 I recall a guy kayaking over Looking Glass falls, he bottomed out, got out of his kayak, got in his car and drove himself to the hospital with a spinal compression injury. Hope Brevard is faring well post storm.

[@yodservant]

Visited in 2003 beautiful area ...

[@5967malibu]

I've been temped to ride by and go up to Looking Glass but think I'll wait till Spring

[@Beckartwork2023]

I was there in July 2023. I’m heartbroken 💔 to say the least. So much devastation

[@marshawolkoff5968]

My friend is down the mountain in Pisgah Forest and who knows if the house suffered landslide. Cannot get through even to the Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and police and fire department. Praying that he, his dogs and everyone is safe.

[@MatChew75]

Pisgah Forest is one of the prettiest forests in all of the Blue Ridge Mountains there's so many beautiful Falls up there I was hoping it didn't get hit by Helena but I should have known better I went to school at Brevard College back in the nineties and I know the little French Broad River Flows right through that college so I don't know what it actually did to that area but I don't even recognize this I mean I know this is the road up to the Blue Ridge Parkway I assume. God bless them all

[@TattooQueenMink]

My father and step mother are in Pisgah Forest. I am unable to contact them. Anyone know a local number there to call for information?

[@scotttomlin3941]

My prayers for your family

[@hurricaneheather1420]

IM LOOKING FOR MY BROTHER AND NEPHEW LAST KNOWN LOCATION IN BREVARD.

[@unitedstatesdale]

Same here .. ALL COMMS ARE DOWN..INCLUDING CELLS AND ELECTRIC

[@tonyabayless4807]

same here I'm looking for my son

[@bethallgood4008]

Same.

[@hildarivera5236]

No electricity no cell no cable roads washed probably can’t get out to call

[@unitedstatesdale]

@hildarivera5236 Duke says NoService...expect 3 to 8 days

[@lilbits4173]

We came from Brevard...drove all night last night. Our son has a house in Pisgah, we left due to no electricity. It's not as bad there but I 26 had portion that was flooded. Cascade Lake Rd was flooded, and not passable on Friday. The camping road people use as a detour was flooded as well by Friday. Saturday the water receded on Cascade Lake Rd. We were on higher ground but decided to go back to Orlando, Florida yesterday because we've heard that Brevard will take 2 weeks before the electricity comes back. We had to use East Airee Rd (inside Pisgah Forest) to get out. We saw trees and power cables down. I hope all of your fanily members are okay.

[@KimberlyGraham-d9e]

What about the town called Brevard my brother is there

[@madmax797]

2 weeks to get electricity back!! dang..

[@lilbits4173]

@@KimberlyGraham-d9e Brevard did not have much flooding, just loss of electricity.

[@fvckingtest]

@@lilbits4173 Thanks for the update, Hope everyone you know is ok. We've stayed in Brevard right outside of Pisgah several times and I'm glad to hear it's not as bad as other parts of NC.

[@Parker_World_Tv]

Looking Glass falls has alot of water now. For sure!!!

[@amylowrimore4522]

I haven't heard from my son. He is at school at schenck Job Corp just a few miles away from looking glass falls in Pisgah Forest.

[@ChillWill-q5x]

I remember arriving in Highlands right after Hurricane Ivan back in 2004, didn't even know about the storm hitting there, finally found the only way into town by driving over a blacktop road with no earth underneath it, that was a gamble but people were amazed, the town paper interviewed me to find out how I got in. LOL

[@richardmg9]

lol you had to be a little bummed to see looking glass falls looking so tame

[@marshawolkoff5968]

For Pisgah Forest - I have been trying to find a way to get in contact to find out what the status is. Chamber of Commerce, downtown business in Brevard, etc. Cannot get through. Worried as well.

[@melaniefish1807]

Looking for my Nephew, Jim Pepperell. Lived at 185 Old Springs Rd, in Brevard

[@TherealPapaDogP]

I have been trying to hear from my friend’s mother and son. Carolyn Vangilder.

[@Silver87sc]

Wow... have a trip planned for next May to see all the waterfalls. Looks like the Lord is doing some remodeling. Praying for restored cell service and safe family members 🙏 ❤️ don't go out there and get stuck in that red clay!

[@kevineggsandbacon]

Find any gems stones down there? Wonder what the Cullasaja looks like?

[@555whiterose]

Is there any news about Rockbrook camp for girls? That place was basically my childhood and I haven’t heard anything

[@suecameron721]

Yes, Rockbrook is just fine. Sarah Carter has posted on Facebook. And yes, my childhood too, “heart of a wooded mountain”.

[@dhmoss75]

:55 goddamn, I wasn’t ready for that shit man. 😬🌲🌲🌲

[@patriciakromer3846]

I have a best friend who lives off Rosman Hwy., & Clement Rd. And, two other friends nearby & I can’t get through on any cell service. Does anyone know the status of the area?

[@chrisallgood6630]

I have friends that we cannot contact in this area - any updates would be appreciated

[@savage2343]

WTF is up with the star wars sound effects?!

[@biffbifford402]

They played the video (and sound) at about .25% of normal speed. That is what you are hearing.

[@Pquns]

I have a trip planned to pisgah Forrest in a few weeks debating if I should cancel

[@BetsyAmos]

Very likely. Check with the place you were going to. NO ONE is welcome but emergency help. Roads are going to remain impassible for months = pavement is GONE, Roads on sides of mountains swept away as well as underpinnings! We got more than just mudslides, water 20 ft deep tore buildings and homes and bridges away and turned everthing into rumble.

[@Pquns]

@@BetsyAmos the guy with my Air bnb said they are recovering pretty quickly he’s saying and thinking I should still be good to go. But idk.

[@BetsyAmos]

@@Pquns Depends on why you were going. The leaf color WILL be affected by all this rain. The forest slopes have suffered severe erosion. So, if into hiking check with hikers/ hiking sites. Your B&B might not be entirely truthful with you. They might be able to house you, yes. They aren't responsible for your enjoyment of the area, though. With the dock strike food is going to be in short supply and tractor trailers can't get up there to supply stores, due to road issues.

[@BetsyAmos]

NC has a Dept of tourism. You can also check with them for an unbiased assessment closer to your trip as well as checking with that county and the town or towns, you with to visit. Right now, they are still recovering DEAD BODIES... EVERY DAY!

[@Pquns]

@@BetsyAmos we are going for a celebration of life. So will mostly be at air bnb. Just worried nothing will be open and roads will be washed away still. But they should have most of that fixed by the 18th I would think but I’m from Indiana. So never had to deal with. Hurricanes *

[@Apollo-e5r]

Tell me that isn't the parkway.

[@TwangThang57]

No, 276 .

[@patricksmits7660]

Any word south of brevard? My parents are retired near Rosman

[@sofiapandolfo5929]

Last I heard was that they were evacuating Rosman before the storm. I hope you hear from them soon!

[@patricksmits7660]

@@sofiapandolfo5929thanks I hope you and your family are safe as well.

[@patricksmits7660]

@@sofiapandolfo5929 they are safe signal is limited

[@postalfnj]

how did Swain County do?

[@cidsanta4204]

Any news from Brevard? My aunt and uncle live there / still no word.

[@KimberlyGraham-d9e]

My brother lives in Brevard I haven't heard from him either. Prayers

[@tl43701]

My best friend lives in Brevard. I heard from him Saturday night. He said it's bad, but much worse other places. They have electric and water, but no cellular or internet service. He drove out of town to check in. Text message is probably the best way to contact.

[@cidsanta4204]

Thank you both! We heard from them and they were able to make it to a friend’s house who has power (up in the mts!). I hope your relatives are safe. ♥️

[@BibleShortsForKids]

Yikes!!!

[@cecigowin2347]

🙏🙏🙏

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

@2:37 what is that

[@forestghost7]

looks like a crawfish 🦞

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

@@forestghost7 he is big. We used to find them in creeks in our neighborhood but they were never that big.

[@forestghost7]

@@reapthewhirlwind4166 he's lobster size. I have to tell you ... I was getting ready to move to Burnsville (NE of Asheville) to get out of Fla and its hurricanes. Now it's all devastated and I can't reach friends there, I'm in shock 😖😢

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

@@forestghost7 I live in Mount Pilot down in the foothills near Mount airy. My husband just met a Park ranger in town that was loading up on supplies to try and get up there I guess as close as he can. He was getting pet food and diapers of course. I hope you hear from your friends soon. The rain has just started again here. Just what we need 😲

[@forestghost7]

@@reapthewhirlwind4166 thanks, stay safe 🙏

[@EeAyTV]

Nooo this is my riding area

[@wishteria234]

The back ground noise is unnecessary

[@martimcgowan-chitwood761]

At least it's not music that often seems inappropriate on times of severe loss.

[@DriftlessWarrior]

​@@martimcgowan-chitwood761 I was going to say the same thing 👍

[@itguy4055]

Most electronic devices have ability for volume up/down/mute. Pretty simple solution.

[@tiggerintn]

It isn’t added noise. It was a slowed down part to show the water.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

​@@itguy4055oh you are making too much sense.😊 I was thinking the same thing so many people have been complaining.

[@jesseellington342]

Everything looks pretty normal for this area. Slides only occurred because the road was cut in there. Normal mountain stuff. Same everywhere in western, nc. Only problems are the one caused by too many people living there. Just be mindful about your impact if living there.

[@rodneybrown4304]

Guess the 30 inches of rain did not have any effect? geez

[@lucybarrington4634]

@@rodneybrown4304 Right? There’s nothing normal about 30 inches of rainfall.

[@MaryM-xz5fs]

Momma Nature working hard!!

[@stevenundzid4765]

Don't worry Joe will help when his nap on the beach is over He's almost done with his ice cream

[@AllisonEsposito-km6ll]

Actually, he is doing more than throwing out paper towel rolls. Stupid comment.

[@fvckingtest]

He approved major disaster relief for all areas affected by Helene on Sunday you dumb shit.