Historic North Carolina Community Underwater After Devastating Flooding Ashe County Flood 9/27/2024

[@DollectibleCollectibles]

I am from this area, this is something we never expected. We don't get hurricanes here, the mountains have always protected us from them. There was no way for us to be ready for this type of thing. But here in Appalachia, we are strong, and we WILL get through this. Thank you to all the people that have already rushed in to help. The recovery will be a long and slow process, but we will bounce back, as we always do,.

[@metameta1427]

I am from the area, too. Graduated high school before the schools combined. While the thought of serious flooding wasn't in our minds daily, the threats of such occurrences are known and have effected many families. Hugo in 88 or 89 did extensive damage comparable to this hurricane. I had family die from flooding in the area back in the 60s/70s. There are places along the New River back up in the Silas, Helton area that were flooded back then and still have flood waters in them because the landscape was changed. The often mythologized "40s flood" was comparable to this storm from what I was told by my grandparents who were born around 1920. Hard rains cause localized flooding and land/rock sides almost every year. A lot of the "hollars" and valleys owe their existence to centuries of water erosion. I say this as a reminder to the power of mother nature. She rules and we exist st her mercy. We become so involved in our everyday existences that we forget the dangers that are really always present. A big loss of "community" has happened over the last 30 years or so. I hope that such hard times as these can bring that back, and we can rely on our neighbors and our neighbors on us to build back most of what was lost, making investments and improvements where need be. I hope for the best for all residents of these mountains. Our lives have been interrupted, but we live on and hopefully learn some lessons from the experiences. My thoughts are with everyone struggling.

[@12345fowler]

@@metameta1427 Finally a comment that make sense. Thank you for that reality check.

[@debragibson1975]

Praying for all the people and communities suffering from this disaster. Prayers for all the missing to be found.

[@donnacochran3335]

Having been to this area of the country many times I have to say the things that we love about the area, iconic Norman Rockwell beauty is also the thing that has devastated this area. The beautiful of the Appalachian, Smokey and Blue ridge mountains and the quiet streams make this area SO BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL. Until 20 inches of rain turns peaceful stream's into raging river's. With mountain's on every side there's only so many ways for the water to escape. 💔💔 If there was an emoji for shattered heart I would use it. The people here are some of the most kind people you will ever meet. We're praying for all of you.

[@unapologeticallyauthentic]

Well said😢

[@gregsimmons694]

Floods can kill. Jesus saves sinners! God bless you

[@thehylers1021]

There is no way to prepare for a disaster of this magnitude. We must rely on each other and our faith in God. Praying for those affected. Sending ❤️ and 🙏

[@yvonneplant9434]

Prayer is NOT going to stop climate change. Prayer means absolutely zero to Mother Nature. I'm not trying to attack folks...just trying to relay hard truths.

[@Michman2024]

God didn't prevent it, he won't clean it up. Don't pray, donate.

[@wakandaforever2401]

@@Michman2024 Doing both is preferrable.

[@Phil-pq4ks]

​@@Michman2024go away libturd

[@scronx]

Our hearts go out to you. I live in Anderson SC where it gusted to 70 mph. Who thought even a week ago we'd deal with anything like this?

[@JenniferBilbro]

Thank you for sharing all of these pictures and video. We stayed in Boone during the storm, and I saw pictures of our road and the flooding I had not seen. It's gut-wrenching to see. The power of mother nature is insurmountable. Continued prayers and healing for all in Western North Carolina.

[@philipberry2704]

My first ever camping trip was with my uncle at Chimney Rock now it’s gone 😭😭And all the weekend trips we would take to our beautiful Smoky Mountains My heart is broken for all the lives lost and destroyed due to Helene Prayers🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 from Greensboro NC

[@Barbpriestley37]

This Very sad 😢 Unbelievable that this even happens Father God be with all these people in our Lord Jesus Christ name Amen 🕊️ 🕊️✝️🕊️🙏🕊️🙏

[@SonyaCrain]

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN THIS MOMENT 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 FOR YOU ❤️

[@frankmousser8691]

My heart breaks for Carolina and to all those effected by this storm.

[@thomasmcdaniel6264]

The whole area affected by this storm is so vast, that it will take years to get back to normal..if ever.😢

[@yvonneplant9434]

Are people getting, at last... that this is what climate change is about. We are not going to escape it. Wake up!!!

[@yvonneplant9434]

Back to normal. 😮 This is the new normal, dammit.

[@jasonmason8413]

Don't listen to that new normal bs. I'm sure the Germans in Berlin thought they could never rebuild. But they did. People endure through these times and will thrive

[@Phil-pq4ks]

​@@jasonmason8413 different times. In this liberal shitshow don't be so sure.

[@tomswanson4629]

I say if ever.

[@mariannesegers9474]

This is so awfull, I feel very sorry for your people 😢😢. Be brave, you can build it again. Help each other. 💪💪💪🥰

[@samnsb774]

I wasn’t sure I’d be able to watch this because I love this area so much. I’ve camped, shopped, hiked & driven through here so many times. I haven’t cried this hard since my parents died. God please give them mercies and strength to get through this. Is there anywhere to volunteer to help clean up or a link for donations?

[@judyshepard1425]

Samaritans Purse is a great organization that I just donated on line to. This is led by Franklin Graham and is highly rated as they are already on some areas.

[@elizabetharnold5849]

Eloquently said. I spent all my life living,hiking,climbing and camping here. My mom and sister live in Brevard and Marshall.thankfully both are safe and ok in terms of living situation. But I’m donating $$$$ because all the road ways are block and I won’t be able to get there my self.

[@karenj.5910]

​@@elizabetharnold5849 I couldn't believe the devastation that hit Marshall. I am glad your family is safe. I may live in the Piedmont, but my heart has been in the mountains since I went to Appalachian. I've been trying to get back there for 40 years. It just breaks my heart to see the damage done. Thank you for sharing this with us. 💔

[@donnacochran3335]

@@judyshepard1425 actually based in Boone, NC. Samaritan's Purse will need volunteers and donations for months.

[@dalegriffiths335]

Praying for all the people who are affected by this event, the power of nature is increadable but the power and strenghth of the american people is stronger !!

[@junecoulthard8942]

🇨🇦 Yes i truly agree with You. The People of this area will forever be embedded in my Heart for being so Kind, Loving and Giving. Prayers to All 🙏🏼 I'm so sorry for all of this Devastation to Such a Beautiful Paradise 😢 🙏🏼 Thankyou for the before and after photos, this shows whats really going on I pray the ones that are still trapped up in the Mountains will be rescued and hopefully they are getting Food, water, meds ect. 🙏🏼

[@chrisrhoads8256]

Things can be replaced people cannot👌💖🙏👍🌹🫡👍

[@gregsimmons694]

You are right. God bless you. Jesus saves sinners

[@beentheredonethat3624]

My heart breaks for all of you affected by the devastating floods in the NC mtns. I used to spend a lot of time there and loved the calm and gentle folk who lived there. I pray for your well-being, your resilience and tenacity, and health. God bless all of you.

[@Lindaceriello]

Thank you for sharing this video. I have a property in Fleetwood and live 3 hours away. Since authorities have banned travel, I have not been able to see only a few pictures of the area. This video compilation has really informed me of the destruction in Ashe County. It has been so hard to find any photos or videos of Ashe county, I have been scouring the internet. I am so grateful!

[@cindydjesus-wr9ty]

Prayers -I cannot even begin to imagine the heartbreak and pain-it saddens me just to see it 🙏🙏

[@verleguntrumjr.2787]

I’m in SC, 30 minutes from Asheville and words can’t cover this devastation, now the worst natural disaster in us history. Bless you all.

[@schrap72]

Thank you for your video. I was concerned about you not being able to get back home but apparently you did. Bless you.

[@helenpetersen7174]

Heartfelt prayers for our fellow citizens who have had their whole lives and place in the world turned upside down from this tragedy. Just seeing the devastation videos alone is just mind boggling. Praying for those who are lost to be found safe, praying for the people who have lost their people to find comfort, overwhelming destruction.🙏

[@mikeshands5888]

So horrible 😓 I went to many an art gallery crawl and Christmas in July festival in West Jefferson when I lived in Boone years ago… Such beautiful communities. I hope they can rebuild 🤞

[@AZJH8374]

New subscriber. Looking forward to your channel and journey. God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻 ✝️📿😇🙏🏻

[@PoetClbrown]

Took my wife and kids to Ashville/Hendersonville last year. We wanted to see if we would live in that area and figured we go check it out firs to get a feel for it. I LOVED that area. So beautiful. I've been wanting to live near mountains and rivers. It's the country boy in me. BUt this is honestly giving me second thoughts. Maybe being too close to water isn't such a good idea. I cannot say how many Hurricanes I've experienced. From Categiory 5 Gilbert in Jamaica in 88' to Category 5 Andrew in South Florida in 92' and every other tropical storm or hurricane that hit or grazed South Florida since. So, I've never been a afraid of Hurricans, but man, this is something else. Prayers for all those impacted. People will say things can be replaced, but that doesn't make it any easier. To not have a warm bed to sleep in. To see your personal belonging folding down some roadside. Yeah, mere things, but things that have meaning to us and some people don't have the finances to start over. Thinking how the US government can respond to the demands of Israel and the Ukraine at the drop of a dime and here we are how many days in and STILL nothing being done by the federal government. smh

[@elizabetharnold5849]

They are responding,and mobilizing. Did you expect them to parachute in? Every major artery into Tennessee,Nc and Georgia Mountains is washed out. A knee jerk reaction. As we all know living through this type of natural disaster,you are responsible for your own living for 3-4 days. Your neighbors are your best refuge. And that’s what we do there. Funny how nobody wants the Government to tax or ask for funds for this but 20 minutes into this disaster they are the first to be vilified.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

The government was air dropping food and water yesterday. And zero dollars have gone to Ukraine-the aid funds family wage jobs at military manufacturing plants, and then the supplies are sent to Ukraine (widely reported even on conservative news stations for over a year now).

[@isabelleg9118]

A. Lot of equipment sent to Ukraine is old and US and allies are getting all new stuff

[@70sladyalways25]

This breaks my heart for all affected. I hope others will join me in donating to relief efforts. We all need to help in whatever way we can.

[@christineortmann359]

So sad to see all the damage 😢. Praying for all who have been affected.

[@MrMatthewgross]

We are near y'all in Todd NC off Threetop Road. It's gonna take a long time to recover from this. Glad y'all are ok and God bless.

[@josephchicchi5103]

Prayers go out to all affected by Helene and the pre-hurricane weather damage...most people dont realize that that area had 2-3 days of torrential rain BEFORE Helene even got there...unprecidented!

[@karenj.5910]

The ground was saturated from the previous rain.

[@pennybenton5607]

Heartbreaking 💔 Prayers 🙏 for everyone affected.

[@revpgesqredux]

One of my all-time favorite locations.... West Jefferson / Lansing .. former home of boylan Family farms and of the National amateur disc golf championships. Stayed at bluffs Lodge ... Been up there a few times since... Always held a special place in my heart and it is so difficult to see this happening to the wonderful people that live in the area ✝️🙏💞🥏 🌲

[@TonyWhitaker-d2p]

So sad, was just down there in August visiting my sister, outside of Old Fort N.C. Got a call saying they are OK but no cell or phone service. Beautiful place..

[@outdoorsylife4288]

Sending Prayers 🙏❤

[@aquamoon7614]

I’m so sorry ❣️prayers from Michigan 🙏

[@GrandmaBev64]

This covers 10 states

[@thestudiooftamraglaser5390]

I’m a Klemek out here in California. Praying for you all and please let us know how we can help ❤

[@kirknlorie]

Very sad! Such beautiful countryside to be hit so hard, praying for a quick recovery for the region!

[@alancruse1384]

Heartbreaking. The rest of us are praying for you all and cannot begin to feel your loss.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

This video has great production value. I'm sorry you had the tragedy to document. Wishing and praying for everyone. Thanks for sharing.😢 👍👍👏👏🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Sodonewithchaos]

Holy crap 😳😰 was that downtown West Jefferson? Oh lord….im crying! i used to live there. This is horrible. I have been trying to reach friends there. I know the power is out and it’s a huge mess…no telling when the power will be on . I have to come down and help…this is …ugh I’m at a loss. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jamesharrison2374]

We are in the Vanderpool area of Vilas NC, half of our road is missing. The area is devastated. Hope to get real power back in a week or so. Unless something changes will be months to a year before roads are repaired, and so many roads and bridges missing.

[@SonyaCrain]

I gave a 👍🏼up but NOT BECAUSE I LIKE WHAT I SEE Praying for you all.

[@princewiltshire5193]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@terryhunter2526]

I have a friend in silva , north carolina. Could not get In Touch with him only voicemail. Call the police station no answer. So I called mcdonald's and they were open Answer the phone and give me the run down on what was going on in town.😊 Trials and tribulations.

[@Romans12_18]

Is Brasstown NC area okay? John C. Campbell Folk School area? This is so terrible and I'm so far away and unable to help.

[@garygapinski5442]

I suspect it is, though I have not yet been there to verify. It's about 5 miles east of my location. We've had benign weather here since mid last week. I've seen no storm damage and power is stable.

[@Marknutt5150]

God bless that the family is safe !

[@meghan0904]

My hometown of ashe. ❤️ Heartbreaking 💔 this is something we have never dealt with. Ashe strong!!

[@meritaspencer6109]

Absolutely sending prayers to everyone in this area.

[@murphysmom1387]

Our beautiful Ashe county 😭

[@martajasberg7197]

Thank you for posting

[@Lìven-good]

So many little towns so many states😢

[@benzacct1]

Our son and family moved back to Northern CA last month after 12 years in Asheville. The irony 😢🙈🙏

[@andrearenee7845]

Love this town... Wishing them safety and recovery.. We love you..

[@cassiepalkovich3296]

It is "unFing real"!!! I'm in Florida and the devastation is so wide spread here but who knew that Helene would cause so much damage in TN and NC!! We are OK from this storm but so many are not! God Speed to all who are affected. Prayers and good vibes.

[@deborahh2165]

Crazy video and so sad for towns and communities I adore, but WHY would you risk your life to get some of that footage???

[@eegarim]

The scope of the destruction, covering thousands of square miles, is impossible to comprehend. My heart goes out to everyone in the area! Stay strong.

[@raymondcaylor6292]

4:53 that driveway culvert is obviously constructed with knowledge of past flooding. It couldn't be better built and although there will probably be some dirt removed from water flow that makes it impassable it'll be a quick and inexpensive fix. Well done on design and construction.

[@karenj.5910]

If you ride around Ashe County along the New River, you would notice that many of the bridges were canted so water would go over the bridge. Those bridges just weren't built to withstand this much water.

[@blendamorris4419]

Thank you so much for sharing these pictures but oh how sad it makes me. After all, you are all "my people" because I was born and raised in the foothills, Valdese, and have spent much of my time traveling through the gorgeous places with foot and car bridges with creeks running beneath and my head was always turned to these beautiful areas. I do hope that all can be restored once again to some degree of beauty. I've been and will continue to pray for everyone and just know that God is listening through tears himself!

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Another couple from KZbin that I follow live in western N. Carolina says its just devastating. He owns land on what he calls Lone Wolf Mountain. And he has no idea what has happened to it since all the roads are either blocked or gone. So sorry y'all are going through this. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@darlenekozlovskis6907]

I saw his video, i follow him as well. Hoping they can repair and rebuild

[@jambocoo]

So sad, my heart breaks for these folks, mother nature can be so cruel sometimes 😒

[@Gooseberries773]

Lord, thank you for the people that has survived this tragedy. Help the family who have lost family members and also lost all their belongings. He’s coming back people, if your not ready to meet him, my advice is get ready before it’s to late. This is not global warming. It’s the Bible being fulfilled. My prayers are with all. Amen

[@sandrakelley3391]

You all can see grass and land. Blessed

[@Susan-lf2hl]

Great live video

[@unapologeticallyauthentic]

Please stay safe

[@harlee2191]

So heartbreaking 💔

[@Michman2024]

Many bridges are gone, power is out for 10 days minimum. Flooding topped 27 feet above normal breaking a 1700s record. Chinooks are dropping water and food into Asheville. 80% of the town of Chinmey Rock's business area is now in Lake Lure.

[@karenj.5910]

😢

[@cynthiamckenzie1034]

Here come the 15 minute cities. 💔👆🙏❣️🕊

[@emzywillrich7243]

It's very beautiful. I see why they love living there.

[@christinestrama9673]

God bless you 🙏 always 🙏

[@sunnyray7819]

Many still trapped with no road out.

[@tracyjohnstoncaruso6065]

This video is hard to watch. I'm so sad for this whole area. 😭 I will be donating to Samaritan's. Purse

[@fenceman53]

Our ancestors built roads along rivers and creeks cause of convenience and the ground was more level. It’s sad but to be expected there will be floods.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

These roads were 20 feet higher than flood stage, in most places.

[@joeanderson8839]

God help these people.

[@JakeStarAstrella]

I pray someone is helping all those poor cats caught in the floods, I have a small cat rescue in Tucson Arizona but I don't have any money for gas to come help. Please tell me something good, like the cats left behind are being rescued ❤

[@BradSears-w8k]

My heart goes out to all you guys grief is a terrible thing to have to deal with hope all your loved ones are found if they’re missing and alive I seen a comment. They said the power of nature is incredible, but the power of man on nature is even worse

[@joanh295]

Prayer ROCKS ❤ America ROCKS

[@tomswanson4629]

Water weighs 62.4 lbs. Per cubic ft. So you can imagine the force and damage.

[@sheilabarham8654]

Devastating 💔

[@ThomasDavis-r3w]

God bless all the electric workers. I have power. ❤🎉🎉🎉 Amazing. So many miles of new poles and wire. . GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU.

[@Bizguy1217]

This is the real deal. All the local newscasters are comparing this flood to the 1915 flood. There finally isn’t any comparison. I’m telling children that they will be telling their grandchildren, “I survived the flood of 2014.” They will mean this one.

[@karltitz1725]

Hold onto memories and love, learn from your past, forgive yourself, and take responsibility for your future.

[@rick5793]

Loss, devastation, damage I really do understand it all. I lived just outside Luray Virginia in 96 I believe when Fran came thru. I lived 6 miles outside of town and it took me 5 hrs to be able to get home. Fortunately I had minimal damage but neighbors just down the road lost everything. For 5 days no phone no power for almost 8. Civil defense hauled water to us in the small town of Ida. Sad the loss and destruction houses, mobile homes, vehicles, barns, animals, personal property, equipment and more all gone. I feel great compassion for the people who were hit.

[@sandrakelley3391]

Whoever was in the blue truck was lucky. House was okay. Lots in that area was . They were up high.

[@victormioduszewski4729]

Sad to See this..😢

[@ducati135]

I wonder how the insurance companies are going to handle this

[@Angie-cm4si]

60 minutes keeps playing interviews with people who experienced past storms and the payouts were never in their favour my thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been impacted 💜

[@davidmenasco5743]

60 Minutes just aired a report showing that many insurance companies are doctoring the adjuster's damage reports to pay out a small fraction of what they should. Anyone with damage covered by insurance should make sure that the person who surveys the damage also sees the insurance company's offer and confirms whether it truthfully reflects the adjusters evaluation.

[@victormioduszewski4729]

Not many people in these areas have flood insurance..homeowners insurance will not cover any claims..

[@rickfry6031]

Dishonorably, I'm sure, but profitably.

[@elizabetharnold5849]

Once you’ve lived through something like this,you don’t get insurance. You put your premiums into an interest bearing account and pay for it yourself.

[@benzacct1]

Hell’s fire and damnation. 😢

[@thomaspatroski8991]

So sad seeing this but facts are mother nature can be cruel

[@anitablunt8652]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Carolb66]

Never forget ❤

[@ducati135]

I wonder how the insurance companies are going to handle this. Hopefully they’ll do the right thing.

[@SizzleMoonSong]

When have insurance companies EVER done the right thing ~ seriously.

[@nickhildabridle1612]

Deny all claims at 1st and then maybe in 6 months get some approved

[@RichardsAutoAc]

Is FEMA providing shelters for the homeless?

[@Blazer6571]

Project 2025 would abandon American families and small businesses in a time of crisis, leaving them with fewer tools and resources to rebuild their lives.

[@debbys5031]

Yes the Biden Administration sent FEMA with supplies and to help people with house within an hour of Gov. Cooper declaring a state of emergency. However, since I-40 and other major roads (like route 26, parts of route 9) is totally out it is not clear how to get large trucks of supplies into some areas.

[@trishpillow]

😢 you guys are too close

[@cindy6479]

🙏

[@igit_7296]

Something to be thankful of is that only 6% of Americans actually have flood insurance. Since flood insurance is a complete scam and a rip off, that means most people actually just set aside the money that they would’ve paid for flood insurance and keep it as a rainy day fund for situations like this. Everyone is going to be fine because they are ready and have been ready for just this kind of thing.

[@mikeannas5689]

People have commented on other videos about the weather people has been broadcasting about this coming and everyone should have gotten out! Well everyone was told about 18 inches of rain, not 30 inches. And the ground was saturated from the last few days of rain. So this was a disaster in the making when more rain was coming...But you have so many small towns in so many different valleys that you really don't know how many people were affected until you hike in or fly a drone in to see all the destruction. So many people will not be found until probably years later when skeleton remains are discovered. Such a sad situation all across our mountain range...

[@sandrakelley3391]

You all look lucky

[@cristinaovalles1464]

Gue penas tenga mucho familia para allá Gue jehova nos allude atodos

[@ceciljones2695]

Hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters, what do we expect as we hurtle through space while circling a giant black hole while living on the crust of a giant sphere of molten lava?😢

[@DOLFINOWOLF]

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[@ceciljones2695]

A bad time for the bottom lands.

[@larrymaxwell8565]

A lesson on don't buy ,build or live on a flood plane .

[@chekitana6978]

We need a WPA. Instead of sending our money away to foreign countries we need to take care of our own infrastructure. It couldn't be more evident.

[@Stephanie-b2c6r]

We got a friend travis carpentner who lives in Lansing nc please some one check on him going out of my mind fearing he is gone.

[@propdocfpv7971]

I will forward his name to our Lansing friends. I hope he is okay!

[@Stephanie-b2c6r]

@@propdocfpv7971 Thank you we are here near Holden Beach Nc and we are worried sick about him hoping he is okay.

[@verleguntrumjr.2787]

I apologize for being a realist but this will take years to rebuild if that’s possible. Mother Nature being herself.