Chimney Rock, NC DESTROYED By Massive Hurricane Helene Flood 9/29/2024

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No other words to describe the situation in North Carolina other than devastating. A large portion of Chimney Rock, NC have been completely destroyed and cut off from communication with rescues ongoing this morning. The air reveals the extent of the damage.

[@thefinchbites]

That’s my home, where I lived for 17 years. The place of my first job was in this video. My family is still there without power or water. I have no idea if they’re ok as I haven’t been able to contact them. I can’t explain to others the grief of so much loss of our community.😢 But thank you for posting; these updates are all many of us have. **UPDATE** I have been in communication with my family, they are safe. I extend my heart to those that did not receive such news.

[@Debra.Justice]

I’m so sorry. I’ve got family in Asheville that I can’t contact because of no cell service and no electricity. I’m in East Tennessee and a few of my family in the Johnson City area have been impacted by this storm. I’m praying for us all. It’s going to be a long road to recovery.

[@robmills7611]

I hope and pray that you hear from your family soon!! 🙏❤️😢

[@beckync1263]

Praying you hear from your family soon.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I’m so terribly sorry for your home. I pray your family is ok and they can contact you soon.😞❤️🐝

[@kpops6784]

I can only Imagine- Biden administration: I’m sorry but we just gave billions to Ukrainian people, we have nothing left to give you in your time of need. American Last Agenda

[@jacobh2714]

My wife and I were here in 1996, when we just met, in 2010, with our twin sons, and this year in May, on our 25-th wedding anniversary. It is awful to see the devastation of this beautiful place. We hope that you will find the strength and spirit to rebuild what has been lost. The world is with you! Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@LizElizabeth-yy3xz]

This really helped my friend to see the level of damage done to their cabin that we otherwise wouldn’t be able to see right now. Thank you for this drone coverage!

[@rebekah8126]

As a resident and employee at CRSP I really appreciate this footage. It's the best coverage I have seen. Heartbreaking situation.

[@xantho368]

I'm from nearby Lake Lure and it's just gut wrenching to see my home washed away and destroyed, so many memories and places I used to go to utterly destroyed..

[@SkreamSayonara]

I've been through 5 hurricanes, including a direct hit from Ian, so I know a little bit about what these storms can do. That being said, what NC has gone through is unimaginable even to me- my heart truly goes out to these poor people! Great footage, as always- thanks for doing what you do!!

[@mondocjenson-dy8zd]

We need to pray for those impacted by this disaster. Repairing and healing is a lengthy process 😮

[@susanlutz5062]

Exactly, it's just unbelievable 😢😢😢

[@QuinnOsgood-c9v]

​@@mondocjenson-dy8zddirect action is more effective than praying to a nonexistent sky daddy

[@joeb134]

​@QuinnOsgood-c9v why do you feel the need to make comments like this? I'm sure there are people with faith impacted that would find comfort in prayer. How much direct help have you given?

[@QuinnOsgood-c9v]

@@joeb134 as much as those offering prayers, thanks for asking

[@alljackedup408]

Thank you for the footage of this... really hurts seeing our Lake Lure / Chimney rock like this.. but it will be a reminder of just how powerful water can be. Just helpless looking at this.

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

[@19blondie93]

We were just there this past spring. So many tourists, good food, great people. For the amount of tourists, it's still quaint, quiet, and a great chill out space. The Flowering Bridge was a must see for me, and its gone. I did not see it. Lord, have mercy.

[@beverlyhill9947]

AMEN TO YOUR COMPASSIONATE WORDS...

[@randolphwilson211]

I was born and raised on Bill's Creek,NC. Our home was on the opposite end of Lake Lure....within sight of Bald Mountain. Attended 1st thru 3rd grade at Lake Lure School. The school was closed and has been demolished. Our mail was delivered to our home from the Lake Lure Post Office.....we were on Route No. 1, Lake Lure. I just do not have the words to describe my sadness. Prayers for all in Western North Carolina.

[@MikeWilsonJr-b2n]

Thanks for the drone coverage

[@gregsimmons694]

More importantly, Jesus saves sinners! God bless you!

[@teresahardison540]

I pray that they can find everyone out there that needs to be rescued! A group of first responders went from Pamlico County and reached the Chimney Rock area first yesterday. They saved several souls including two dogs and two cats. They were going back there today. We are so proud of them.

[@kontrygrll01amerika54]

Hi from Bryson City! I lived in Arapahoe back in 1991 for a year, then we had to move to Florida because there was no work anymore for my husband in boat building due to Desert Storm. He had worked for years Down East with Parker Boats designing and making up the first fiberglass forms when Parker Boats started and othe r places building and repairing boats. I really miss being close to the ocean, but you can see the mountains are not terribly safe either.

[@Lee-mmg]

Had no idea it was going to do this kind of destruction. Bless their hearts. Prayers their way.

[@bradblalock3057]

Hard to believe I was just there in Chimney Rock and Lake Lure with an old friend, his wife and my wife the weekend before the storm. Just can't fathom that this lovely, quaint little town is now almost gone. So sad.

[@peggy-h2w]

It's a beautiful place, I cherish my memories and I know you will too

[@Daughter.of.wolves]

Same here. My family and I were there on the 22nd for an event at the meadery and we were talking about coming back to do touristy stuff sometime soon. No one in WNC expected this, we didn't even know there was a storm coming at all until like the day of. Caught completely off guard. I grew up on the NC coast and those 18 years of hurricane experience did nothing for me because we just had no clue we needed to prepare for anything. My family at the coast started texting me asking if I was prepared like hours before it hit. That was the first id heard of it.

[@nev.catalyst7478]

@@Daughter.of.wolves Not to sound rude or anything, but I was periodically checking the national hurricane center forecast for this storm. They had warnings for Asheville and other mountain communities in western NC and eastern TN that 30+ inches of rain could come down in a few hours from this storm on Thursday night Friday morning. Even still I never expected this much destruction to come from it, but I figured there would be major flooding. I don't understand why the local weather reports didnt try and make a bigger deal of this storm beforehand. Seems like everyone was just focused on Florida. Thats why I dont bother watching them, just go straight to the source.

[@Positivecuriosity46]

@@nev.catalyst7478the storm looked so enormous in the gulf and usually the turn inland winds it down, but this was not expected.

[@Furious321]

@@nev.catalyst7478 Rainfall Forecast maps were all I needed to see to know something catastrophic was likely to happen. The entire region between Asheville and Marion was shaded in dark red and/or pink and/or white on Sept 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th. It never fluctuated. I also feel like the already-saturated ground was poorly accounted for. *New* incoming rainfall of 12-20 inches from Helene is much more impactful when the water has no normal drainage route available. And yes, as usual, the landfall is always more widely discussed due to peak storm "intensity" at that moment. So many places can handle hurricane winds; so few places can handle hurricane flooding.

[@prussiaaero1802]

We were in that beautiful village two months ago, visiting from Australia. OMG. So sad. We went into those businesses, bought things, had lunch. OMG…..

[@FreedomHeals]

Same here! I'm so heartbroken!

[@MrKarmapolice97]

Yeah Biltmore Village took it hard all of Asheville did

[@archlich4489]

Come back soon!

[@nathan-i-el_messario]

Come back we have a new water park now

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

It’s so sad… I have so many wonderful memories in those mountains. It will take a long time to rebuild it, if it ever happens. Right now, all that matters are all the missing people and getting to those many communities that are completely cut off. We don’t even know how bad it is in some places yet.😞❤️🐝

[@drcbeartooths]

thank you. I am homebound in Hendersonville, by storm damage. have only a few minutes of working internet to learn what has happened. that is unbelievable and heartbreaking. Lake Lure and Chimney Rock! oh dear.

[@rickdobler9234]

Thank you for posting. If you are local, God Bless and stay safe. If not, please discourage others from trying to come into the area to do what you are doing. I’ve been evacuating people up the way in Bat Cave by 4x4 and they have seen many trying to get into the area to post on KZbin, some needing recovery efforts themselves as a result. Stay safe & do what you can to help others.

[@eller1066]

Nice job on the drone. So sad for everyone that this storm affected. Keep the faith and all shall rise.

[@ricekrisg]

Thank you for making this, as heartbreaking it is to see my families 2 towns destroyed. My brother had his house in the back of his business, Coffee on the Rocks on CRV main street. Everything is destroyed for so many. Sending continued prayers to all those residents and business owners! 🙏😩🙏

[@atinwoodsman]

Never seen flooding in the Appalachians like this. The storm of the century has nothing on this.

[@BrianButterworth-s4z]

It was like this before TVA and no power. Theae dams and stuff needed upkeep.

[@alrent2992]

Never say never. Our time on earth is but a second in time. Nature is just flexing.

[@Redslayer86]

I think it was much less the storm, and much more the dams that were beyond their time and/or lacked upkeep.

[@Jake-rs9nq]

@@Redslayer86 The dams were drained prior to the storm to reduce water levels, and they were still overtopped. This is simply more water than they were ever designed for.

[@Raseth84]

@atinwoodsman I saw in a kingsport newspaper today that this was the worst storm/flood since 1901. It's literally changed the geography, and will likely take a lifetime or longer to rebuild.

[@anthonyboyles2700]

I live near Charlotte. When you are in middle NC you are halfway to the mountains and the beach. Spent my whole childhood and plenty adult years going here and many other places that was devastated in this storm. Since I don't actually live there I know I'm a "tourist " but these places are home away from home for me. I'm so sorry for the locals and people that lost so much bc the locals are what made people like me love these places so much.

[@kathryntaylor4788]

Sending so much love from New Zealand 😢❤

[@crabcakesandfootball4619]

My wife and I had just exchanged our vows in April 2011. We embarked on our honeymoon without a set destination or itinerary. We fortuitously ended up here. The people, the river, the village, Laura's restaurant at the time, and the bed-and-breakfast room we rented with the looming rock overhead-everything was simply enchanting. Since then, we have made numerous day trips to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, as that's not too far of a drive. Now my heart hurts. I see the people who did nothing wrong get hurt in such a violent way. Just know this. You are strong, tough, and you will rebuild. It will take time and patience, but when you reopen for business, my wife and I (along with our son) will rush to get back and celebrate your victory over this hell that happened to you. Sincerely, The Gotts

[@flat6fever680]

Nice work documenting the destruction drone operator. Prayers for all affected by this horrible event. Worst flood damage I've ever seen.

[@SeleneBeatty]

The lack of narration with this filming gives it an Erie but focused realism. Well done.

[@beverlystarcher8522]

I live in central NC and to see parts of my home state with so much devastation is heart breaking. I am praying for everyone who has been affected by this storm. 🙏❤️

[@EricHolderReedAmps]

great work and thankyou for not adding music......subscribed

[@elizabethpedano9564]

I can't hear nothing

[@Floof75]

cHINESE DRONES ARE THE BEST.

[@Felix_Effex]

Agree 100%

[@gregsimmons694]

More importantly, Jesus saves sinners!

[@IIISentorIII]

Nice drone coverage, thank you and cheers from Switzerland.

[@RG-xi3rd]

There are several small towns up in Western NC that have never seen this kind of destruction ever. Some of these towns have been wiped off the map.

[@Laura-v9p7q]

weaverville??

[@gypress11]

@@Laura-v9p7q lots of damage still there but sustained huge damage

[@belindabutcher7925]

So sad😢

[@karenscales5077]

I live in North Carolina and this is breaking my heart to pieces. I had no idea. Sadly, those impacted by this storm. Were not prepared.

[@donkey3187]

@@Laura-v9p7q Its still there. lol

[@billyvandervoet7080]

OMG!!! My heart goes out to the residents and all the families, This was one of our most favorite places to go, we spent our honeymoon here!!! Nicest people ever, Had planned to go back this November!!! You will all be in my prayers, God Bless !!!

[@fierce8215]

I visited here during this past labor day and enjoyed how beautiful this palce was and was making plans to do a cabin rental for next spring, its just crazy to see how devestated it became.

[@SandyVG]

Seeing is believing. No words can describe this. Thanks for sharing the video so we all can understand this devastation.

[@chmtnwmn58]

I can't tell you how broken my heart is - praying for you all. We love Chimney Rock - one of my "run away" places.

[@frankcastle3971]

I was just there last year with my family visiting Chimney Rock such an amazing place and a beautiful little town. My heart was broken when I seen everything gone in this area. I couldn't believe my eyes when I see the destruction that this hurricane had caused to this area and others. Hopefully this area gets the help it needs and rebounds from this tragic event. This is my family and I's favorite place to visit in NC. Heart goes out to everyone who lost everything and the people who have passed away from this storm.

[@davidstufflebean3285]

Man, just got the internet back on like 20 minutes ago. I haven't had any info since right before landfall and now seeing all this right around me is crazy.

[@jbarmstrong4895]

Wow, when I was a teenager, I use to live in chimney rock NC. I was a member of Chimney Rock Baptist Church, I will keep y'all in my prayers

[@mikegrunden9605]

My heart goes out to all the folks that had to go through this. May God bless you all. Ohio is praying for you guys

[@oldspiritart]

I can’t even imagine how many souls are missing and gone…😢

[@Texansfan-kq5ro]

1,000 unaccounted for in North Carolina alone is what I read! Sad!

[@Laura-v9p7q]

my best friend lives just outside of Asheville. I have heard nothing from her for days.

[@kirstencorby8465]

Like Hurricane Katrina, they haven't even begun to count the dead.

[@kathyparker5899]

@@Laura-v9p7qoh no. I pray your friend gets in touch with you soon.

[@Laura-v9p7q]

@@kathyparker5899 thanks. I found a site I can check out. it looks filled with water.

[@davidcowan4705]

In my lifetime of 61 years so far, I've never seen this much damage caused inland by a hurricane, whether from the Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico. It will take 5 years to recover completely from this.

[@ЛюдмилаСтепанова-з6ь]

Какой ужас! Сколько нужно труда, чтобы убрать только! А восстановить....... Да! Вот какая силища ветра.... В этот раз досталрсь многим..... Сил Вам всем, смирения, все восстановите, пусть больше никогда такого не будет. Храни и сбереги Всевышний!. Вминь. Людмила, Москва.

[@Positivecuriosity46]

Thanks for sharing this it’s gotten me depressed and I feel deeply for the residents.

[@WxChasing]

Great job getting there and getting some coverage out.

[@paulschab8152]

Prayers from Ohio. Chimney Rock and Lake Lure looked Beautiful. I have confidence they will be beautiful once again.

[@peggy-h2w]

We visited lake lure a couple of years ago and it was beautiful

[@sharonhall6518]

It was a gorgeous area!

[@fallon12]

Same - loved visiting Chimney Rock from Ohio. Great place and people. 🙏

[@ثمارالحريه]

من فضلك ممكن اعرف أين حصل هذا الإعصار أبن اليمن مر من هنا 🇾🇪

[@donkey3187]

They still do...most of the structures looks to be fine.

[@danr1920]

I always loved going to this area in vacation as it is so beautiful and the people are so nice. never imagined this could happen.

[@svromania4833]

Ca la potop?Așa va fii sfârșitul lumii!Acestea sint semne dar va veni cu foc!!

[@planetfrontierland]

That breaks my heart. Thank you for the video.

[@robertw4230]

A very small stream can become a dangerous raging river without warning.

[@beverlyhill9947]

BRILLIANT WORDS...

[@captainamerica5826]

It's not a small stream it's a large creek,I have Trout fished every inch of it many times.

[@robertw4230]

@@captainamerica5826 I've fished bear creek below A by dam near a trout fish hatchery outside of Cherokee, NC last time I was In the smokies back in the late 70s.

[@jakano80]

I was on vacation in 4 states drove through the blue ridge mountains areas just ONE month ago. Devastating

[@deesandiego]

No need for lookie-lous when we have drones thank you . Prayers for recovery. Such a beautiful part of our country.

[@JohnWilliams-ij4gj]

My prayers for everyone affected by this. 🙏

[@Blue0cean]

Honestly I would not know where to start; I believe getting the hospitals, gas stations and hotels cleaned up and powered so all the help coming into the region can have some base camps to work out of. Def. need food kitchens and mess halls set up! God Bless everyone, looks like a Katina scale disaster from FL all the way to the blue ridge mountains!

[@jamesheuer5139]

Did you see the hospital in Erwin, Tennessee on the Nolichucky River? They had to rescue by helicopter the 50+ staff and patients from the roof!😢😢

[@billspindler4937]

Katrina was in Louisiana. I was bad. Took years to recover.

[@G32G22]

It’s an incredibly beautiful place to visit. I am so glad I moved out of there, it’s absolutely a “choice” to live in an area with so many risks, by the water, land slides, power outages, snow, ice, constant flooding and problems, not to mention the ticks/diseases, mosquitoes and bugs. I moved because I was sick of it in 2014, I can’t imagine how I would feel if I was there through this., and I definitely don’t even want to imagine, but I can’t help but feel it❤

[@fartsyfloxy855]

Interesting. So these facts were well known. Sad. Glad you made the best decision.

[@dorarolfzen4132]

​@@fartsyfloxy855Actually No being that I am from Minnesota. We don't endure much of what you experience down south. 💔 🙏 😔

[@BlueRidgeBoy1217]

Grew up fishing lake lure and swimming at that beach. Climbed chimney rock a dozen times. Breaks my heart, look at that marina area. All that debris...just..wow.😢

[@quantumcat7673]

This is immense. Such an incredible lost for so many people living in a dream place. Prayers from Québec.

[@JonathansImprovements]

I'm shaken, there's no way to rebuild this town back to its former glory, those buildings are more than half a century old and too much is damaged. It's gone. I used to ride up there all the time with my friends. And sat on the bank of that river .

[@sickmannduane633]

Thank You for your content … Much appreciated … we send intentions of well being for all affected by this disaster …

[@lonnieboothe7973]

Something about this whole hurricane and the way it trample NC small towns and in certain arras only seems unnatural. I live in Ga and the slight movement it made when it came through Valdosta and the way the rain increased as it got closer to north Ga and the carolina border was stramge. I am.praying that the ones miss I g arr found ok and for a speedy recovery for all affected.

[@Alachua03]

My word! Prayers and best wishes!

[@bonniecreighton4163]

There are no words😪😪😪😪

[@Angel09-n3u]

I'm so sorry that this happened. Please be safe❤❤❤ Thank you, first responders. Thank you for helping us to see this

[@deborahcamacho430]

Prayers for everyone. Maybe all the political signs will wash away and we'll all actually care about each other. Blessings for safety and comfort to all 🙏🙏🙏

[@JennyWren333]

I hope for that healing along with you... ❤️‍🩹

[@georgiegreene-u7w]

@@JennyWren333 Pray? Thanks for nothing. Why not send some money. Or go help the unfortunate people. Having fictional thoughts in your mind does nothing.

[@JennyWren333]

@@georgiegreene-u7w Who hurt you and turned you so cruel?

[@georgiegreene-u7w]

@@JennyWren333 no one did. I feel like YOU are the cruel one, perpetuating a myth that will get people's hopes up.

[@JennyWren333]

@@georgiegreene-u7w please seek help. And donate to a worthy cause of your choice.

[@TheMonkeyNeuron]

This may beat some of the best drone footage I’ve ever seen of a disaster my whole life, thank you

[@pennybenton5607]

Heartbreaking 💔 praying for everyone affected.

[@davesaunders7080]

And give if you can

[@surlif]

For me, this is too much eerily like what we went through in New Orleans. People were so critical and judgmental of us and I get that, but we thought we had strong levees and pumps designed by smart engineers that would hold the water back. Of course we should have known better but we had been through dozens of hurricanes and we got a false hope. I never want to say what another would do in these situations because I don't know. I just want to get help to these people. I have admired that area as being the most beautiful in the United States. Wonderful folks in these gorgeous mountains and pray you are getting help.

[@Grunt-pr7od]

I used to drive that road all the time stopped at all the stores and campsites never thought it could flood like this best I can remember all those small towns were at a high elevation.

[@WildEncountersASMR]

Saddest thing NC mountains have seen in a very long time. I will forever love and remember a place that I grew up. So many fun, artistic and family owned businesses gone. I love you Chimney Rock ❤ Forever

[@debrajordan6514]

Lord help Your people get through this devastation.

[@catherinescotttoner1392]

These videos are powerful and well done. The silence is deafening.

[@xAV1473x]

As a North Carolinian this breaks my heart to see what Mother Nature has done to these towns and cities. Rescue effort will be ongoing I’m sure 😢 God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@catheydayton6493]

No words to describe this, thank you for the video.

[@1940limited]

The water has obviously receded quite a bit by the time this video was shot. It must have been really horrendous at the peak of the flood.

[@wandasanders7557]

I'm from California, it really hurts me to see such devastation. Praying for everyone that is affected from this storm. Please be safe.🙏🏿❤️

[@barbararollins4211]

This usually where you escape to because its higher ground. I live at sea level near the coast in VA and I've seen devastation but this is awful. Just awful. I feel so bad for this community and others who have been touched by this hurricane.😢

[@grantdubridge7995]

Higher ground? In the bottom of a valley?

[@MelanieWeed77]

This is too much to take in. I am so sorry for your loss! I cannot imagine what you're going through but i will absolutely do my best to help in any way possible. God speed ❤

[@tonyploma2330]

Just saw a report of 1000 people unaccounted for in N.C. Keep them in your prayers

[@donkey3187]

Well...they just cant be reached because the power and cell phone service is out. Most are likely okay

[@visualjon]

Unbelieveable scenes. Watching from New Zealand. This is not being shown on local news.

[@christina3521]

Incredible footage. Thank you for helping in this way

[@rydndrtyllama]

Was just visiting Chimney Rock 2 weeks ago….. heartbreaking 😭

[@rollin19]

That why you should always be grateful for what you have in your life no matter what we go through. Even if you don't have much,a little money,a rusty car,a little home,family dysfunctions,addictions,still have to get up everyday and be thankful. Also make the best out of life no matter the situation,and enjoy it as much as you can. I pray the victims of the lives lost,the possessions lost,can gain the strength to pick themselves up and come together through this difficult time. keep judgement out of it and become stronger,work together,have a partner to watch your back and to lead you to make the right decision.Lots of time we are alone but we cant do it all on our own. Open your hearts and work together without judgement.

[@CPBplanning]

As a town commissioner for the town of lake lure, and a 17 year resident, I am truly broken by the devastation. By the grace of God we are alive, and we will persevere! Please only use the town updates or official government and fema update as your source of reliable information other that video and photo footage. Lots of folks keyboard warriors spreading rumors

[@johnpraymond]

I spent a week with my family in the awesome little town 4 years ago. This is simply awful. Prayers to all those affected.

[@bluebanditjim8780]

Evidence?

[@vha3742171]

Marion was destroyed also. Green Mountain as well Bakerville. They need help. I talk to my cousin from Marion they tried to get out by Old Fort. All areas near there are flooded.

[@John-vz5un]

Respects and condolences from High Dez Country in California. Country Folk can survive!

[@BabsKaz]

Not all. 😢

[@CeruleanTalon1]

I was just thinking of all the poor people who didn't have home insurance because it is SO expensive.

[@davesaunders7080]

Insurers looked at the risk and said, pass.

[@silverado7253]

Only flood insurance would cover this. It’s going to be a lot more expensive if they even offer it in some places. A lot of companies will pull out.

[@brendasnow8255]

People are talking about flood insurance, but remember that the last time this happened was in the 1800s. No one would expect Biltmore Village, in Asheville, to flood. That was due to the amount of rain, not proximity to water.

[@aldfjak]

Don’t worry. The govt will bail them out. The same govt they hate so much

[@grantdubridge7995]

@@brendasnow8255 Ah, so it did happen before. And they did not learn the first time.

[@carltonphelps8088]

It breaks our hearts to see this pretty village destroyed.

[@TheGODISWarrior]

My question was it still a Hurricane or was it a tropical storm? NC did not receive any kind of warning that it was going to be like this! The path of the Hurricane was well off from Carolina. I don’t understand what really happened here. I’m from Fayetteville NC and out of all 46 years of my life, I have NEVER seen anything like this. It’s very heartbreaking. Prayers, love and hugs sent out to all that have been affected……

[@FreedomHeals]

Exactly. It's weather modification and geoengineering! We need to end this! Tennessee banned chemtrails but we need more protection as a Nation!

[@coraltown1]

it tracked exactly as predicted into NC with rain amounts as predicted, within relatively narrow zone of uncertainty.

[@donnad4264]

This storm destruction is unfathomable and heartbreaking; have prepared and endured numerous hurricanes on the east NC. 😢 😢

[@number4cat1]

Warm ocean water supplies the energy for a hurricane to suck up a lot of the same water. When it gets onto land, all that water has to drop out of the clouds.

[@tarabelles2130]

No, it was no longer a hurricane when it got there. What was left of Helene was pulled into the stalled upper level low that had been already raining on them for at least 2 days. These two storms merged into a monster rainmaker with very gusty winds.

[@patches7828]

This is my county.. Its unrecognizable...my heart

[@7000fps]

Was looking for good Chimney Rock footage with WIDE shots , thanks. It was incorrectly reported that the Flowering bridge was destroyed , now I see it is only the road that washed out.

[@olentangy74]

The bridge may be intact, but will the beauty of it ever be restored is the question.

[@sfdottie]

In the shots the flowering bridge is totally gone - the bridge next to it appears to still be there 😢 So very sad.

[@donkey3187]

@@olentangy74 Sure

[@markmidyette1302]

@@sfdottie The bridge section itself is still there. Everything that was on the bridge appears to be gone. The section that you see that is missing is the land that the bridge was connected too, over toward the parking area. Where the little red roofed building and paths down to where the river's edge used to be.

[@donniedefoor4250]

I can't begin to wonder how they will return these beautiful rivers to their former beauty. All the construction debris can be removed and recycled or burned but those streams and rivers will take a long time to recover. My heart and prayers o out to all the people who have had so much placed upon them. We were without power for 3 daysand thought that was terrible but after watching all these videos I am embarrassed and ashamed. These people have a long road ahead of them. Lets give them all the love and support we can.

[@douglasheun9507]

from 2:44 to 3:25 and again from about 7:00 to 8:10 are images of the bridge below Lake Adger dam on highway 9 which is near Lake Lure but not the same lake ... not really important just a clarification of what you are seeing.

[@catmomjewett]

Thank you! I try to compare these to Google Earth and I just spent two hours looking for that dam! Never been to that area, but I imagine it was wonderful. This is so awful for so many. 🙁

[@BilltheTulaneGuy]

Prayers for strength to the residents of Chimney Rock. Glad to hear our friends @CampArrowhead are going to be ok.

[@VladimirBlarp]

This town, and many other small mountain towns, are obliterated. Sadly, many of these towns sustained to much damage that they will likely never recover from this.

[@donkey3187]

This town hardly looks "obliterated"

[@VladimirBlarp]

@@donkey3187 well, it does to me.

[@donkey3187]

@@VladimirBlarp Its a mess and some structures are destroyed. But there are a lot of structures still standing, most of it looks fine. Huge clean up, lots of road work...but obliterated? Not even close. It looks like the majority of buildings survived just fine.

[@BabsKaz]

All by design.

[@accuratecleaning]

Wow, how sad. We had the pleasure of visiting Chimney Rock a few years ago. We even considered moving somewhere nearby in in NC or Florida to escape the insane politics of California. So sad this happened. Prayers and positive energy to all those affected. 🙏

[@zoniekat]

One storm did all that devastation. I'm having a hard time processing that.

[@tarabelles2130]

Well, kinda two. Helene and a big ol frontal system that sucked it in, then they kinda combined into this mega system. They were talking about the Fujiwhara effect with them last week. Look it up. Crazy stuff!

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

Helene came through right after the area had received heavy precipitation in a previous storm thus the ground was already saturated.

[@Debra.Justice]

@@michaeldeierhoi4096Yes, it had already been raining heavily here in East Tennessee for 2 days, then the tropical storm hit.

[@donkey3187]

Really? Happens all the time in large tornados and in hurricane ally

[@BabsKaz]

It spawned other storms.

[@MrOlogramma]

A big hug from Italy ❤

[@michaelpardue2400]

Sending Prayers 🙏

[@SonyaBlade68]

The damn survived, but with some damage. I am thankful for that. My Prayers are with everyone! We got it bad here in Florida but, y'all ain't used to things like this. I pray for the health and safety of everyone in the wake of this terrible hurricane.

[@battles423]

This is what 15 inches of rain in a 72 hour period looks like

[@fartsyfloxy855]

Was 30".

[@cliffchilders5820]

Wow!!! Such devastation!!! Prayers for everyone from that area!

[@ErnestRWhite1]

Being a prepper looks more like a good ideal all the time.

[@carbonking53]

You can stockpile food, but you can't defend against water. It will do as it wishes.

[@fajile5109]

Gotta avoid those flood zones and potential mud slides. Sadly alot of cheap land is exactly in spots like that.

[@brianfisher3991]

Stop building in the flood plain of a river or creek .

[@stevensims3342]

It's crazy the storm still had THIS much power and rain left after dissipating into the mid north America.

[@debrabyrd1306]

Sending prayers to all!!

[@georgiegreene-u7w]

and... what will that do? Try sending real support. Money, goods, assistance.

[@randygraham926]

@@georgiegreene-u7w I'm sick of the phony virtue signalers .... every other comment they're giving their precious prayer. Send a donation if you actually care or just stop it.

[@georgiegreene-u7w]

@@randygraham926 EXACTLY!

[@bambesfresser]

Brutal. A few years ago, massive thunderstorm generating copious amounts of rains devastated the Ahr Valley in Germany. Water rose from 4 ft to 25 ft within hours. Lots of tragedies.