Dramatic Video Captures Moment House is Washed Away During Hurricane Helene Floods

[@westwasbest]

No matter what I say it will never be good enough to express the sorrow and empathy that I feel for every single person and every single animal that is affected by this god-awful event, I am so so very sorry for all you are going through, may God find you in his mercy

[@annwilson9993]

😢😮

[@frankiedankie]

Thank you❤❤❤

[@barryfinkle1755]

You so did that to toot your own horn. Enjoyed the dopamine?

[@WhoCaresAbtU]

God doesn't care. If he did, this wouldn't happen.

[@debpratt52]

@@WhoCaresAbtU If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. Didn't your Mama teach you anything?

[@tomswanson4629]

This is tragic. No words, my heart goes out to all you people.

[@adjuafrican2664]

Same. Smh

[@stevenstranger5688]

😢

[@leezwatz3339]

Helene is actually pronounced Helène..Not Heleen

[@youtubeisracistx]

​@@leezwatz3339 no one needs tixic bullshit right now. get a life.

[@kaymccormick2279]

You mean two houses?

[@patriotblonde5327]

This is the Airbnb and home of one of my clients I clean for…I can’t even stand to watch. They are the best people helping others in our community even though they lost so much!

[@liaevans9776]

Where is that?

[@CandidTamera]

​@liaevans9776 Newland, North Carolina according to the video notes.

[@meredithseiss6732]

That’s honestly a relief it’s someone’s Airbnb and not someone home that they actually live in and just lost all their valuables. It stinks to lose an investment but it could’ve been a lot worse.. some people have nothing now.

[@serengetilion]

So I ask, where is your loving god? I'll tell you he don't exist, if he does he's sitting on his sorry ass doing nothing to help.

[@daughterofthemosthigh3588]

@@serengetilionI will pray for your heart of stone.

[@cindylee7855]

To watch your home get washed away, the one place you feel safe from the world, is gut wrenching to watch. I can't even fathom the feeling of loss. I'm so sorry.

[@Mademoiselle_Opossum]

Это ж как надо строить дом, чтобы он поплыл? 🤔

[@jenniferlynn3537]

I think these might have been vacation homes…

[@firestick4991]

Don’t worry. Kamala promised 750 IF they pass requirements! So… It’s all good! Well, even if they pass, they may only get 300. But look on the bright side! Lebanon got 150 mill. So there’s that.

[@dheine121]

You never think you can face something so big , until you must survive. WOW, so sad.

[@joolzmac1]

Unless you see it on videos like this, you just cannot imagine whole houses being swept away. Heartbreaking for all concerned. 😢

[@lostpony4885]

Its very surreal

[@tigrehermano]

it's only logic, cardboard and wood houses will float, it's only natural.

[@tigrehermano]

also concrete and wood won't mix so the houses will never be truly attached to foundations

[@dirtfarmer7070]

The power of water is incredible.

[@22lilacsky]

the power of geo engineering.........

[@maryzriny9329]

The power of reaction of earth to pollution of too much carbon dioxide in too short of time. This is devastating.

[@runnergo1398]

@@22lilacsky It wasn't geo-engineering. Forecasters from around the world already knew this storm would form the way it did days before it made landfall.

[@22lilacsky]

@@runnergo1398 because they all got the script. I seen it on radar so I'm done debating with bs lies! People need to get their heads out of their arses because it's happening....

[@runnergo1398]

@@22lilacsky Whatever. You're the one with your head buried in the sand. You can't even blame something that has been proven by thousands of scientists all over the world called Global Warming that is happening and making these storms stronger. Not to mention you think the USA would harm it's own country and then spend billions fixing things??? You're not making any sense!

[@lightdancer2251]

This is horrific, I’m so sad for all my fellow Americans that are suffering right now from loss of loved ones and their properties and livelihoods.. my sincere condolences to all.

[@Usernameblahblahnblah]

Me too. I live an hour from this area. We visit there frequently. I'm so heartbroken for them.

[@diginandpitchin]

🙏🏾

[@ssveta0088]

Watch forum "Global crisis. America at the crossroads 2024".

[@antonsturm6185]

Überall auf der Welt wütet Amerika. In Amerika wütet Helene. Thank you Helene ! 😘

[@whatiswrong251]

​@@antonsturm6185you are so heartless

[@giamo3978]

Gut wrenching. Praying for all of those who are suffering.

[@richarddecredico6098]

Prayer does nothing it;s lazy and worthless and the domain of the idiotic and ignorant go do something instead

[@ellie5901]

I am so sorry for the people who lost their homes in this shocking way and hope there was no loss of life. Best wishes from the UK.xxxx

[@Cerceify4645]

When I was a child I loved going up into the mountains with my grandparents. The apple groves and all the roads following the rivers were wonderful to see. I got lost a few years ago and turned a corner on the way to Hendersonville. I suddenly felt relieved though I was there last when a child. God Bless.

[@MissyM3]

I can’t stop my tears, and this isn’t even my home. So devastating!

[@MaureenDunn-g1n]

Whoever took this video clearly risked his life! Amazing footage - but he could have been one of the many missing or drowned. Take care!! Scary!

[@lunchbox819]

This was not filmed for clout or likes or adrenaline chasing. This was people in shock & disbeliefof what was happening around them, filming what a lot believed to be their final moments on this Earth. They were trapped by these flood waters & had nowhere else to go. These towns are at the top of the mountains, THIS was the high ground.

[@clqudy4750]

CameraMan always survives!

[@cazfloss1990]

I could be wrong but I think this was his own house.

[@lotteryplayer]

He has higher land behind him. No worries.

[@debrafrakes6479]

Language? Didnt understand ..

[@minigirl6839]

I'm so sorry this is happening to people. Makes me grateful for what I have.

[@thzene4967]

So sorry to see people experiencing something this sad. Can't imagine watching my home just...wash away.

[@jeanineberna8458]

It’s so sad! Someone cozy home, safe place just washes away all of the comfort in life! This is devastating 😢😢

[@Victoria-z6s]

You said exactly what I was thinking! You see it from the outside washing away but inside was their home not just house!! So heartbreaking!!!

[@GingerPeacenik]

I hope that no one, human or animal, was inside either of these homes. So sad for everyone impacted by this storm. 😢

[@MB-sg8dx]

Me too…

[@Megan-1999]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💔

[@stormw5609]

Thinking of all the mothers with young children, old and infirm. All the precious animals just heartbreaking 💔 Basically no words to express how tragic this is 🙀😿

[@Fapsahoyx]

What about all the men that died as well? Should probably be more considerate of EVERYONE that lost their lives and homes.

[@MSharizyn]

And all the men as well, after all they're vulnerable too

[@MSharizyn]

​​@@Fapsahoyxyes absolutely. I just saw your comment after posting mine of the same thought.

[@stormwolf999]

Yes of course 😢all the men too. As a mother of two grown boys and one girl and grandmother my heart is broken 🙏🏻😭

[@fideliaguillen3001]

This is where we show our love by helping each other.

[@TheUrantia001]

And show our love by ceasing to procreate and embrace anti natalisim...

[@dietergoldschmitt9651]

I also live next to a river and have had 6 feet of water in my home about 10 times in the last 30 yrs and it is a mess to repair and clean up everytime, but to actually watch your house float away by the current of the river is devastating. I couldn't imagine standing there and watching it happen. I am so sorry for your your loss of everything you've worked for. I pray everything works out for you in the long run. I truly wish you the best.

[@cellgrrl]

This video hands down expresses the heartbreak and horror of this disaster more than anything else I have seen. There are no words that can express my empathy for the people of this community.

[@JudyHowe-fe3db]

Excruciating to watch. And how many thousands of animals, wild and domestic, were swept away?

[@alexandrasinclaire7349]

Yes…the millions of animals that were killed is excruciating to think about. And that horse that was handing onto the old radio station house until it too floated away with the poor horse.

[@gypsysoul279]

Please I can not think about it otherwise my soul will die

[@karronlaneNOLA]

@@alexandrasinclaire7349 so sad. i'm guessing there was never another sighting of that poor soul?

[@Jeffinthemiddle]

Wild animals are very intuitive and know to head to higher ground when danger is on the way. Domestic animals, not so much.. or either they are restrained and unable to relocate themselves.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

Unbelievable!

[@MsPrice-pn2py]

*I was pissed about my engine failing today. After watching this. Fuck it- I'm grateful*

[@TommyTomTompkins]

Stop all that cussing though

[@anamargaritagutierrez9037]

😂

[@californigirl]

I watched an episode of Victory at Sea last week. This kid -maybe 18-19 years old, all kitted out with 100 pounds of field pack, ammo and his rifle, was smiling and giving the victory 'V' while getting into a landing craft to assault Normandy on D-Day. Yeah, NOTHING that goes wrong in my day bothers me anymore.

[@WingoTribe704]

Nah u can still be pissed. Your life is not theirs. Everyone has their own problems. Can’t save the world. Especially from natural disasters. They’ll figure it out. Plenty of other ppl had to in their time of crisis. Hope u get that engine fixed 💯

[@chocon8818]

@@TommyTomTompkins It was used as a figure of speech. Stop tripping.

[@mchapman1928]

I can’t imagine the horror of living through that. It’s heartbreaking. 🙏🏻

[@lyndi9082]

I'm so heartbroken for every person going through this horrific experience, losing your homes, your loved ones, your beloved animals. It's devasting to watch; I can't imagine the grief you are feeling right now.

[@SuperBroncosguy]

1 bright light in all this ongoing awfulness-The People of that part of the country are the most loving & caring folks i have ever known. Peace & love from Colorado.

[@hirokawiti4932]

It's good for wildlife too all this water. Ultimately adding to the joys of nature in the long run as Jesus intended it. Amazing God fearing folk out those ways here's a blessing upon the purity of their hearts 🙏 amen

[@KingKongFan]

Thank you Vlado! Everyone should see this video. Mother nature can be devastating. Please donate to help the victims, every bit counts.

[@Emeraldcity70]

My little mobile home here in Florida where I live with my elderly mother and 33 year old mentally disabled daughter is all we have. I can't even imagine. So sorry. 😢

[@AkbarZeb-p6f]

Yeah, it was pretty nasty how that wall of wind & water just came coming. We're used to getting drenched from hurricane leftovers, but just as near the shore, that wind & water wall just sat there. The land was already soaked from a rain event that just broke a drought, so there was also nowhere for that water to go.

[@marjoriecoey3418]

Blessings on your little family. Hope you all stay safe. ❤❤❤

[@dougnurse4952]

Watch out for Milton.

[@Emeraldcity70]

Thank you friend.😊​@@dougnurse4952

[@Emeraldcity70]

​@@marjoriecoey3418😊❤😊❤

[@puchi1388]

Im so sorry for this community! I cannot imagine losing everything like this 🙏

[@caroltaylormeins8631]

Planned

[@butz1893]

There are dozens of communities that were affected during this storm. 600 miles of road gone. Hundreds of millions of trees gone. 143 people so far taken from us including 11 members of one family. It all happened in the dark.

[@cathyl4622]

What beautiful comments. I have been up to the mountains 2 times helping to feed the first responders and guardsmen. Our organization was there in 12 hours so we were not able to get to hardest hit. The search and rescue workers are showing us pictures. It looks like a war zone. The Appalachian folks have probably never asked for a thing in their lives. They are resourceful, resilient people and deserve all resources to piece together their lives.

[@roversc9772]

I have always wanted to move to NC have met the most down to earth people there, the scenic winding roads, hills and mountains, the weather and the fertile land. My heart hurts for the people who lost their loved ones, their homes and their way of living. I hope they get the help they need , find strength, comfort and healing😢🙏😟

[@howardescoffery4950]

I am so sorry I hope no one was in those houses and all the accupantance are safe.

[@MikeNaples]

Very bold of the camera person(s). I would be looking for higher ground.

[@kathleenstoin671]

Stupid is the word I would have used.

[@rhondadavis1483]

@@kathleenstoin671this IS high ground and they were trapped! And what warning???they were not given warnings to evacuate. You might want to know facts instead of calling ppl stupid…cause that’s how you look rn

[@jnharton]

Higher ground is of little use when that much water is involved. That ground, your home, and you can all go sliding down the mountain straight into a river.

[@GailButcher-dw5fi]

Mother nature once again proving what a powerful force water can be.....I saw a different video where a house was floating down the river and the (womans ) voice in the background said " (sigh) well, there goes my house..." and when she started crying, I started crying..... just want to say sending prayers to all....

[@AlichGeorge]

I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him, $230k every 4weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God’s work and the church.

[@AlichGeorge]

Only God knows how much grateful i am. After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!

[@dennisonWillis]

Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly?

[@dennisonWillis]

I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@AlichGeorge]

It's Ms. Susan Jane Christy doing, she's changed my life.

[@AlichGeorge]

I started pretty low, though, $5000 thereabouts. The return came massive. Joey is in school doing well, telling me of new friends he's meeting in school. Thank you Susan Christy, you're a miracle.

[@daisy8297]

Unbelievably tragic for everyone involved. Sending you prayers and hugs from Australia.😊

[@jdog2345]

Extremely difficult to watch and hear about lives lost, homes gone and all innocent animals caught in these floods as well.

[@katherinebopp2021]

The current is so strong, This is just heart breaking.

[@teresag2015]

Mercy be with all of the flood victims. Condolences to all who lost property, pets, photos, documents, lives. Hope power comes back along with food and necessities soon.

[@darlenewilliams215]

just pure disbelief. So stunned; can only repeat what others have said, & grateful for the footage to encourage those who can, to please help; SO many in need...,where do these homes end up ,btw?

[@guywill7875]

As I am here in my bed at home watching this I cannot even begin to fathom the depth of the pain and suffering for the families that lost homes businesses and family members. God be with all of the people affected by this tragedy

[@davidhuggins3892]

As a homeowner I got tears in my eyes watching this. I can't even imagine if that happened to us. Cherish what you have.

[@TellTruthWV]

Just so sad about all of this!! and we all need to remember this could've been our home. This could've been our town. I want to help so badly I will be sending donations.!!❤

[@P2Feener305]

Nope my house has concrete foundation and walls….and has survived numerous hurricanes since 1995

[@JaneGiesbrecht]

Would have, could have, should have Donations will help Thank you for that.

[@priscillacordero8133]

Be careful with donations. Sadly, there will be scammers.

[@thomasmint1761]

This is an incredible video. Thanks for staying with it and posting!

[@donnaevans5131]

This is so sad. Idk how long they lived there, but those houses held their lives, memories, dreams and to watch the house just get picked up and go floating down the waterway hurts. My prayers that the families are safe and okay. 🙏🏾🙏🏾😢

[@carlacottrell6584]

I am so sorry. God bless you all .

[@katherinekerbow8344]

That's unbelievable....I am so sorry...I pray for everyone involved with Helene.....❤

[@DebJones-dj7lz]

💔

[@c-mobucks4930]

This is great footage and camera work. No excessive talking or screaming, just capturing the moment. What language are they speaking?

[@BobMeyers]

I wondered that too, it almost sounds Russian or East European

[@Mademoiselle_Opossum]

​@@BobMeyers, это точно не русский!

[@katrinahampton2504]

SHUT UP

[@myitbos1335]

For a moment I thought it might be an Appalachian dialect or heavily accented speech sorta like creole french.

[@UkeCan1]

I'm curious about this too

[@KOOLBadger]

Ive never seen anything like this and Im 60..😢💔 God bless all living through this..

[@Goodvybesonly]

God bless and keep those still suffering as a result of hurricane Helene. My condolences to the survivors. God will make a way. Hold on!

[@suel3989]

I am so sorry. As someone who has actually been through this, I feel what you are going through and what you will go through in the aftermath. This is so heartbreaking. We lost our house, cars, everything in hurricane Katrina. But we had our lives. My heart goes out to the people of NC and Florida. I am truly sorry. Keep God in your prayers and have faith.

[@26skogen]

And this is why I would never live on a river or near the ocean. I feel so bad for those who have lost everything.

[@Naturaldisasterdocumentary]

Unbelievable and heartbreaking footage capturing the moment a house is washed away during the devastating floods caused by Hurricane Helene. It’s a powerful reminder of the immense force of nature. My thoughts are with the families affected by this tragedy-hoping for safety and strength in the aftermath.

[@allengina1091]

Omg, I can’t imagine the pain of the owner of those houses. I feel the pain of losing. I hope they are ok. I can’t help but pray for them not to lose hope.

[@gloriacoffey4651]

So scary to watch. Really good footage. Thanks for sharing 😢

[@svenolson571]

So glad I don’t live in those regions but I feel so so bad for those who lost their homes, their loved ones to this devastating tragedy. For those of you who have lost everything, I’m so so sorry, I can’t imagine losing everything. I will definitely donate.

[@ultramagapatriot5874]

ABSOLUTELY HORRIFIC

[@v.dargain1678]

Dang

[@marksutton9534]

I'm ever so sorry to see this unfold . This brings back such horrible memories from Hurricane Floyd in 1999 in Eastern NC. My prayers and thoughts are for everyone in the mountains that was affecting in this horrible event..Prayers to you all

[@hattiem.7966]

My childhood home got flooded with 6 feet of water during one hurricane (I think Irene ).The 🏠 was on a river a hour west of the NC Outer Banks.The house was in the middle of a cove and a couple had just moved into it 6 weeks prior.My parents had sold it back in 1980 to move back to town, Elizabeth City.

[@JaneGiesbrecht]

@Hurricane Helene: I'm on the West Coast. We have no idea of the massive destruction you are experiencing except for our wild fires which one fire will burn 10 acres plus acres including little towns and such. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@poppajretired410]

Just proves no matter where you live Mother Nature has something that can destroy you. I live on the coast in the Florida panhandle where Hurricanes are a danger, you live in California where earthquakes and wildfires are a danger, and these people live in mountainous river valleys where flooding is the danger. Some areas of the country face devastating tornadoes. Why do we all rebuild? Because it is our home.

[@sheaholloway9537]

I learned long ago, as a Californian myself, to never judge others for where they live. We may not have hurricanes, but we have mass flooding, land/rock slides, earthquakes, wildfires, and on a Sh*t day soon, volcanic eruptions. Hell, a damn tornado touched down in Fresno, CA this year! For the unaware, that's as weird as an iceburg in the Mississippi! Try to position yourself in a good area, prepare, have back-up plans, insurances, etc. Then pray, help others, and rebuild!

[@criticalthot4179]

Prayers from Jackson county West Virginia ❤ God bless you an your families

[@natalie9884]

I live here in NC and am bewildered how our coastal towns were skipped over (our entire island was basically wiped out from past hurricanes)

[@willowhilldesigns7]

So horrible to see what these people have gone through! Sending prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Wow, pretty well built, they stayed together for a while...

[@sherriemiller9651]

Lord heavenly Father I pray God will help sustain your pain. There are no words to express how much it hurts to see these families go through this.😢

[@Fern-z8g]

@sherriemiller9651....stop that...do you even believe that this would be done by someone whom you pray to...wake up...he isn't there...this is nature...climate changes...not god!!!

[@NipItInTheBud100]

The sheer power of water is unbelievable!

[@gailgrant3209]

Horrifying. Poor people and animals. 😢

[@richardscott378]

I pray to God for these people Lord help him

[@tina8796]

Absolutely horrifying. I just sit in silence and cry and can't believe what people have been through. I'm devastated that so many people and animals lost their lives and their homes. I wish I were rich and I could help so many people right now.

[@Victoria-z6s]

And where is Oprah and all the rich slobs with their donations ?? Oh ...what they haven't ...their busy peddling for that moron VP who hasn't done s-it !!!

[@lauradotson355]

I cannot imagine! The sound alone is terrifying!

[@kristy4134]

You cannot comprehend how much water there was and then you watch this… It’s just unbelievable to see the destruction each clip shows… the people who have lost their lives, the animals lost would be in their thousands, the homes and livelihood of so many… Mother Nature really is a power not to be messed with. I just hope the communities can continue as they have, to support and care for each other during this terrible time. Stay strong.

[@exrayz3137]

These videos, while so horrific to watch, will in the future serve as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and faith of mankind to prevail in the face of such seemingly impossible odds.

[@saidaaaab]

What a catastrophe, theres no words, all there lifes there hard work, down these waters. Just breaks my heart, i know its material, but when you worked so hard for something and sacrificed it hurts. We are flesh. I hope they start getting all the help they need asap 😢

[@carolepylant1015]

Oh how I hurt for folks who are watching their homes or businesses wash away.

[@Mariacarline1986]

These people will need mental support for years. Omg, very traumatic. I can't imagine the level of pain: physically,mentally, emotionally, psychologically. 😣

[@silvertip8k278]

As a carpenter for over 50 years I know just how much work it took to build the structures...its heartbreaking to see this...God bless those folks...I wish I could help in a real way...until that happens I'm praying...God bless these poor folks..

[@KeithSkiba]

Hart breaking 😭 I feel so bad for these folks. I pray to God 🙏🙄 to send his Angels there to help you all. Amen

[@sunshinem3958]

Who would had ever thought they would watch their house wash down the road, my heart goes out to these people,

[@leonardpearlman4017]

It's hard to imagine... I hope the people were evacuated? Finally the water recedes, and some roads are opened... you go home to see what's left and your house IS GONE, it's not even a bunch of wreckage! I'm from Miami, have seen a lot of hurricanes, a lot of destruction... I don't remember so much about houses just floating away.

[@beegchunguz7425]

A Truly tragic and terrifying storm. It was the worst of times.

[@rugrat1235]

It's just begun!

[@paulstecker5693]

😢😮 I first saw that house on The weather channel the other day. They say it washed away off the foundation and went into the other house and then that house washed away too. Boy the power of a river and raging water. It's got power to move something like that. Thank you.

[@CoffeeCrazy]

I was wondering how it was even possible. A whole house? I’m assuming it was on a slab but even if it was on a crawl, the exterior frame is bolted right? At least the builds I’ve seen. Makes me wonder if this home is secured to the foundation and I live in a flood zone.

[@KristiParry-by1kw]

Words cannot express my sorrow for the victims of this hurricane. Praying for you now. 🙏🏻

[@michaelgallant2623]

Lost for Words...Just Heartbreaking...Blessings to All affected.🙏

[@007mia7]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this…wow

[@TellTruthWV]

So horrific and heartbreaking sending prayers💔🙏🏻💔🙏🏻

[@kayjohnson4062]

Until you see it in action it's just a news report but now watching this makes it reality. My heart is broken for all affected by this disaster. May God be with you now and after your devastation. 😢✝️💔

[@dougdiplacido2406]

The power of the raging water is really hard to comprehend. There are no words enough to say how bad I feel for all of the victims of this horrific storm.

[@bigjohn2810]

did the dam break?

[@janetdufresne4448]

Oh I'm praying for all of you. It's just so horrible.

[@diannaa7462]

How sad. I pray for people who have lost their homes…so many…worldwide. It’s heartbreaking but I pray God will be very real to them in His saving grace, love and comfort.

[@dragoonseye76]

Unwise to be standing there

[@ronaldstone1285]

Especially when he started walking in the flooded road.

[@milz5032]

Goes to show it doesn't matter what you have it can all be taken away in a blink of an eye ...id be devastated i dont know if i could mentally take it

[@anahewett9338]

😢 my heart is broken 💔 for all of them. Lord Jesus please help us! 🙏

[@alexandrasinclaire7349]

Imagine watching your house float away……..

[@adjuafrican2664]

Yea. Even the hardest of men would break

[@BabsKaz]

Gill Bates is happy. 😢

[@ctfloydfan]

my heart just sank watching this footage.

[@KathleenWaits]

Praying for everyone.❤

[@karronlaneNOLA]

yes.

[@carlmorgan8452]

Praying now 🙏

[@lisacassio832]

How very sad😢 Praying for all who have been affected by this devastating disaster 😢🙏🙏🙏

[@9kittiesmom]

My prayers are with everyone who lost loved ones and their homes. God Bless you all.

[@missangelcherie27]

That's just devastating to watch

[@Margieferret-10]

OMG….my heart goes out to everyone who has lost their loved one’s and furry friends. and to those who lost their belongings. I know some things are irreplaceable. 😢😢❤🇨🇦 God love you !

[@loismiller7742]

Please tell me those structures were unoccupied?

[@P2Feener305]

Full, 3 families deep in each.

[@chuckm6274]

​@@P2Feener3053 families each? Lies

[@Jen-le3ui]

@@chuckm6274unfortunately they’re just being smart 🍑 because the OP said please tell me those structures WERE instead of weren’t.. even though they fully know what they meant.

[@chuckm6274]

@@Jen-le3ui No, they said it right they wanted to know they were unoccupied. If they meant weren't unoccupied then they would have meant they hoped people were in them.

[@Jeffinthemiddle]

They were probably currently “lived in”, yes. But, hopefully, the inhabitants had vacated before the flooding got to that stage.

[@JoanBrown-j3e]

Never underestimate the power of Mother Nature. My heart hurts and tears come when I see this devastation of peoples homes. I’m just so sorry for all who lost so much.

[@jackio46]

I watch this and along with the concern for all of the people, I can't help but feel for all the animal lives affected by this storm.