Hurricane Helene Flooding as it Hit My Area of Western NC

[@HunterGoodrich]

For those wondering about the dog and cows and camper, they were fine👍🏼 the water didn’t get any higher than what was shown in this video, and I checked on them later after the water receded.

[@sallys3475]

Thank you!

[@noelle7714]

Thank you!

[@unclebuck5051]

Yeah Bro, you read my mind. I knew you wouldn’t leave the dog and his/her friends behind. Keep up the good work.

[@ronnythompson9115]

Didn't know you moved to NC. Thought you were still out in Utah. Welcome to Appalachia. Good to have some more self reliant people here.

[@williamwarren3767]

God bless everyone effected by the hurricane praying for all in jesus christ name Amen

[@judywinberry2493]

COUNTRY BOYS CAN SURVIVE! GOOD JOB GUYS!

[@0mousse0]

Some country boys lost their lives and it was no fault of their lack of skills. However, they surely understood the earth’s power is greater than any man. Pour out a little beer/coffee & smash a cigarette out for all life lost to this biblical-level disaster.

[@anitamitchell3452]

@@0mousse0 Amen. Stay safe guys and gals. RIP to those you lost. 🙏

[@chedderburg]

8:51 Seriously. This boys just have that equipment to do it themselves. Looks like they cleared that in around an hour. Also I have never seen two trucks chained together like a train.

[@jamesevans20]

Was this flooding at your place before Helene?

[@bigaaron]

I'm so sad for these people man

[@cstrohl9136]

Some people wait for help. Then, there are these guys! These guys are awesome! They prepared, then helped themselves, then helped others. I want to hang out with them!

[@willburkhart9463]

They have large machines and make a joke out of everything. Wearing sandals and trudging through debris filled flood waters is idiotic, and those that follow them are likely to be among the outrageous death toll that this storm created.

[@robotickidx]

them pulling that stump... wtf

[@bambesfresser]

Good job indeed. However, I don't exactly have room in the city to park those massive trucks. Nor would I have any use for them under normal circumstances. 🙂

[@shable1436]

This is just regular country ppl, although they own a heavy equipment business so the 5 tons are just used for moving things around their acreage

[@EmM-zy2zu]

Men with guts, men with know-how and skills, men with trucks, men with foresight to be aware and prepare. God love you all ! Your families are fortunate. Praying for everyone in NC, TN, GA, VA SC, FLA

[@NCmtnDweller]

No skinny jeans shown in video Yes REAL men present

[@007nadineL]

Many men with guts have no energy and are sickly and die young

[@jr-xs9tf]

​@@NCmtnDwellerIn all fairness, there was a drag queen storytime at the local store after this.

[@helenblum7299]

God bless you guys my neighbors are taking care of me a 76year old widow from Marion N.C.

[@diannabrooks]

Bless you Helen, hang in there ok. from Grandma Dianna 72 years young

[@jambocoo]

Country boys gettin er done when needed. Hats off to ya fellows, God bless.

[@c-LAW]

this video is better than any "news" channel video. Good work!

[@TeaganandEmbersNeeNee]

This video made me smile! I love the determination!

[@gjthomas9770]

Me right pal Sidney Snape is chugging it out . He n funky Derek were caught deep in the drink ..They touched long and made it out bruh

[@charlespeyersen1955]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! You're a very resilient young man with the knowledge of how to take care of yourself and family and friends!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!

[@wendycampbell5099]

Wow y'all are crazy and awesome at the same time. Fine examples of people helping the community

[@rockingruth9360]

Haha that was my first thought watching them with the military trucks! They crazy! I really liked watching them. Subscribed!

[@angelatester2471]

Never seen those military vehicles before! What beasts! And so useful - to say the least. Very well done to you and yours. Prayers for you all.

[@billthompson6182]

6*6 to the rescue!

[@k-lo0007]

Wow! Can you imagine driving these big beasts!?! ❤

[@eyes2c..519]

Theyre at other end of the mtn now I got vid today I'm scared for my fellow appalchians

[@eyes2c..519]

W a mining enginnering company and the rd to em is a striagjt shot or 20 mins by air

[@RainyDJ]

@@eyes2c..519Why are you scared?

[@lurpwgn]

It's good to see helping their community after a disaster, instead of just looting and burning it down. Good on you guys. Glad to see you're all right, and hope you keep posting more.

[@sarahoshea6358]

God help you all love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@user-eg3wd2pc8b]

Glad to see you are ok and assisting your community. Thanks for checking in!

[@Shadowgrrl1]

I could only hope to have a Neighbor/friends with toys like yours..!! Thank you for restoring my belief in mankind! I've been watching people yelling for help while in fact, so many of us could do more, especially if we live out there! And your sustainable for "however long it takes" you, and what I assume must be a team, are my hero's.

[@sammyelliott5554]

Great video! Those trucks are a powerhouse. Liked the live footage. Incredible how fast the water rose.

[@wandadorsey8895]

Things that all young men and women should know how to do: drive stick shift without power steering, how to read an analog clock, how to make a shelter in the woods, if necessary. In other words, be able to take care of yourself and friends and family. There may be very tough times ahead. Blessings to all from SC.

[@raynardcollins8081]

God bless you 🙏🏾 Guys, for being good neighbors, and clearing the roads. And God bless all the people who will have to suffer from this🙏🏾

[@lightworker5220]

That was so impressive guys, I wish we had men like that in the UK.

[@fredericoespinoza]

god bless you for cleaning the road bro

[@mrbill8542]

Great job helping out !!!!

[@alexaber9786]

There were some guys like you in my area. I don't know who they were or how to thank them for chopping up the trees that fell. You guys are great. Thank you.

[@trinityparker7508]

I'm so glad yall survived the storm!! Keep up the cool stuff Hunter!!

[@rbaileyrb]

Wishing you Hunter and all those in NC the very best. You are in our thoughts and prayers back in the UK.

[@raiden72]

8:15 dude holy ... that's amazing!! excellent job with that trunk!!

[@gash1reb]

Great job reporting, Hunter, thank you.

[@Befree.e]

I watched 100 videos of the hurricane Helene. 99.99% so far men are helping. Praise them! ❤

[@Can-we-all-just-get-along-h8g]

Don't forget the women There are some tough girls out there.

[@BeAHappyCamper2Day]

That's a bad comment. Women are working their arses off. They just aren't doing the heavier labor work. Many have children , still have to try and salvage Anything through the rubble , find food and water for the men working. , Praise them maybe too???

[@BillEffinMurray]

​@@Can-we-all-just-get-along-h8goh shut up

[@ok29700]

@@Can-we-all-just-get-along-h8g but the point is where are the women who don't want to be at home?

[@Copawany7171]

Who do you think is doing 99.99% of childcare and probably cooking food for everyone? Hint: not men

[@MoePoe777]

I thought of your military truck in the river video when I saw the flooding. Was not disappointed to see you clear the road in a Hunter way! Glad you weathered the storm and my heart goes out to the many folks in desperation from the loss of homes and towns.

[@RZRMINERBDR]

I just know you’re out there helping everyone you can get to. God bless all the volunteers.

[@hopper345]

I'm so happy you and your family are OK thank you for your update God bless you prayers

[@colemansquestforthehunt6423]

I may be all the way across the country in Oregon but our thoughts prayers and support are with all of you there.

[@conniewadleigh481]

That is one bad ass truck! You people know how to get things done. So sorry for the loss of so much of your beautiful town. ❤❤❤

[@ExpectMiracles55]

Amidt of all the sadness Hunter and his BEAST OF A TRUCK made me smile. You guys define what a good man is. With some superpowers! Fantastic job out of sheer determiantion!

[@willcox4561]

You had it all covered and were still so fortunate. Nothing beats preparation. The old Boy Scout Motto: Always be prepared.

[@SpensJahn]

Amazing to see how you guys all worked together to fight back against the storm - great vid!

[@FoxieGrandma]

Thank you, Hunter, for showing us how it's done!! Hugs from this Grandma!! ;-)

[@tslim250]

that root ball tow with two 6wd military vehicles was badass!

[@sonnyjimm23]

Yeah they probably helped each other out after too 🍆

[@_marshaI_]

​@@sonnyjimm23 Just cause you're gay doesn't mean they are

[@carolinapandies]

Lake Lure resident of 30 years here.. appreciate n subscribed!! 🙏🙏

[@DanBeanner-zo3ms]

Are they actually already trying to bulldoze down town with not even checking trees for remains? So much information coming out you dont know what to believe. Im in lexington myself.

[@1962markstubson]

Thanks Hunter I’ve seen a few videos but yours was best

[@kensmith8832]

I'm a few miles north of ya, in TN. It started raining with hail stones on Tuesday, and didn't let up until after the hurricane passed. The stormed blew over some very large trees on my land. Even though we had 8 to 9 inches of rain, we didn't see much flooding. The one thing to look for are arrowheads that will sit on top of sandbars. I was working on a song before the storm hit, "I live in the state of erosion", which was about this insane culture.

[@pattycrew3848]

Thank you young man. You are an amazing soul.

[@innamedlock6775]

You guys Are Great Americans !!❤

[@stephaniebohn9002]

You guys are doing a wonderful job for your community.

[@dianemackey]

Great job Hunter! So glad to hear you made it through the storm.

[@kbaker7430]

Excellent report, loved watching you guys with your heavy trucks moving the tree trunks. Thank you for being you.

[@lauracerva9716]

Wow you guys are heros!! Awesome vehicles too!!

[@CreativeCreatorCreates]

I am *very* glad to have found this channel! We went through this too. It still seems unreal. Blessings to you and yours, and thank you!

[@doggonedk]

Thank God you're okay I've been worried sick knowing you had to be real close to ground zero. Hang in there brother Hope you have enough supplies to last you cuz the surrounding area is shut down.

[@laureenhensley835]

Thank you, that was an entertaining and educating video! Thank you for helping to remove debris.

[@trevorlee4593]

Thank God finally heard from you was worried. Thank God you're safe

[@russellsteele9675]

Thank you for the videos. And thank you and your fellow volunteers for working as a community to clear the roads. There are way more good people in this country than bad. You guys really know what you are doing with the heavy vehicles. Pretty amazing to a city boy like me. God bless you and your family and all who are helping.

[@jackhart-l5o]

Hunter didn’t realize that area was home for you. So sorry to see the devastation in and around you. Love that kick ass attitude, get it done at whatever cost!

[@williamdenny891]

Two great young men doing a great service🙏🇺🇸

[@iamgabriel5823]

All Americans need to learn to be self-sufficient like these guys.

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

When do you give up self-sufficiency skills and trade them for a computer skills this is what you get

[@kat.b.3556]

a man can do anything he sets his mind to.

[@k-lo0007]

Amen, Bro 👊

[@Rachels123]

Are you talking about those two guys who are in their prime with a boat load of tools? Thought so.

[@ky.gambler5281]

Until one gets too old, then we're fukd

[@LovingAtlanta]

🙏😭🙏😭I’m glad you and your family are okay. I’. So proud of you guys handling things yourself.🙏💝

[@williamsarver2491]

You guys have skills and 2 nice trucks

[@mrhisb2011]

Bruuz. Love your channel and so sorry about all of it. I’m in Vilas (just west of Boone) and we got hammered. Neighborhood is a mess. So much water. Take care bro.

[@CLAYTONCHAN1]

Thanks for sharing. Prayers go out to all you folks. You are inspirational. - Las Vegas, NV

[@pattyjones6044]

Good to see and hear your knowledge of life. God bless you and all of us.

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

Glad you and your neighbors came out okay. I have a sister in Ashville that is not doing well. You have some incredible equipment to get those jobs done. Good job guys.

[@sandrakelley3391]

Thanks for sharing this. You are blessed. Take care.

[@megannkids]

Thank you for sharing. My heart and love goes out to every person dealing with all this horrendous act of nature❤

[@BenEthridge]

megannkids; It's an act of man manipulating nature, LBJ made this statement back in the 60's He who controls the weather controls the world. I know I listened to that bastard say it. He also got some of my buddies killed in S E Asia, I know because I was there. I'm old enough to know quite a bit I lived thru it, and for that they despise me. Gday

[@jchastain789]

That dog was on the only dry land. Crazy footage man I'm in central NC. I know nobody really expected this I know I didn't. Be safe man. I hope you're ok

[@EmM-zy2zu]

With all due respect, how can you you say, "nobody expected this" ? I'm a couple thousand miles away and I watched the weather channel and I knew what was coming for Florida and up into the Appalachian mountains. And the low pressure system that parked itself over Western NC and E. Tenn presented a huge problem before this fast moving storm ran up the Appalachians.

[@Stephens_offroad_and]

​@@EmM-zy2zuWere you really expecting flooding to this extent? Many of those creeks and rivers haven't seen that much water in recorded history. The Pigeon River in Newport, TN peaked at 30.55 feet on the USGS gauge. In early September that same creek was running at around 2.3 feet on that gauge. Its cubic feet per second measure was off of the scale that tops out at over 47,000 CFS. The NWS action stage is 6 feet and major flood stage is 12 feet there. The gauge on the French Broad River, also in Newport, surpassed its 84,900 CFS gauge limit and reached a maximum of 24.3 feet. From my own rough extrapolation based on the USGS graphs, close to 100,000 CFS wasn't impossible for the highest flow on it. In early September that one was at 1,000 CFS and 1.5 feet. For comparison, the average rafting trip through the Grand Canyon sees 8,000 to 15,000 CFS. Even the Colorado River is exceptional at 100,000 CFS, there are videos from when that happened in the Grand Canyon on KZbin. Newport is on the other side of the mountains from this video, but it was the same storm and that's where I happened to already have the official USGS data for.

[@jchastain789]

@EmM-zy2zu re read my comment if you are confused. I work 2 jobs. And no. Overall nobody I know saw this coming. Maybe me and everyone I know work to hard so we didn't know. Smart ass

[@randycandler3656]

Where are you located?

[@jchastain789]

@@EmM-zy2zu kzbin.infoFF7Z2bGw6sQ?si=v3RDeLJRvrdgAxub

[@clarkl4177]

Cannot tell you how much admiration I have for y'all 💪🏼

[@HildaNethercuttMclawhorn]

You fellas are awesome 🚴‍♂️🥊🏇🚣‍♂️

[@PatriciaLundy-u6e]

I have watched several videos and am mesmerized by the devastation and more so at the work and dedication of local people in clearing roads and doing what needs to be done to help those who need assistance. Your efforts and dedication are admirable and my thoughts are with you all. God Bless and stay safe!!

[@TheIIOM]

Glad to see you survived this horrible disaster.

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Glad you and your family's are okay. Good thing you are doing to assist with clearing the roads. Stay safe.

[@jamesprentice5503]

That old army trucks a real beast!

[@billsrq1788]

Hello from Hurricane ravaged Siesta key Florida. 2 to 5 feet of sand covered the roads. One good thing is Midnight pass reopened after being closed since 1983

[@margaretabendroth8658]

THAT TRUCK WAS A BEAST

[@lesleyM84]

your vehicles are INSANE!!!

[@EmM-zy2zu]

Truly !!!

[@ruthwest1459]

It sure was. Wow!

[@lesleyM84]

@@tommolldev that’s so cool!! yes, military surplus! wouldn’t have considered that as an option before now!!👏👏👍🏼

[@simonworthington3330]

Glad to see your doing your bit and surviving and still doing insane videos. Lucky you had some big rigs to help out to clear some roads and in helping others. Well done guys. Great video M8.

[@michaelwpaulin4876]

hey Man, thanks for the very informative report. I’m in East arm. not far from you. Out town. Newport got partially flooded and water system taken down. They had it all back up in a week. I’m like you, I really feel for those folks that didn’t do well or even didn’t make it. I have close friends in Asheville and they all got hit pretty hard. Take Care…

[@brucemcgee2281]

I live in West Asheville. We lost electricity, and my sump pump. We got 18" of water. We don't have water, yet. I'm glad you are safe.

[@alliealaska7858]

Wow! You guys don't take No for an answer!! Impressive! Good onya!

[@emeraldcoastgardensfl7323]

Best explanation/ demonstration of how the water gathered and flowed (and then flooded). Thank you for making all of us a bit wiser. Hope you and your family and neighbors are now okay ❤️❤️

[@AdamB12]

Its baffling how much rain fell there in a such a short time. Hope you can put the pieces back together. PS that Deuce and a half is badass

[@lsucody3687]

Having lived in New Orleans for Katrina and living in Houston for harvey I know the loss and heartbreak all too well. I still haven’t recovered.

[@mavourneenholden6165]

What fun toys to get the job done!! Driving them like you drive your Subaru.

[@diannabrooks]

Ya howdy my 5 on the floor Subaru still ticking, thank goodness.

[@stevebeavers3754]

Great job helping out. Glad you are OK.

[@mattdykes5166]

Get er done. Good thing you've got that beast of a truck!!!!

[@yknando4540]

like this video , he did alot !! Love the community Love our people

[@th3qtip980]

Word of advice from a Paramedic/firefighter. Please wear ya chaps when cutting trees. I’ve ran multiple chainsaw accidents and they’ve all needed to be flown out by helicopter to survive. Most medivac helicopters will refuse flying in any inclement weather unless coast guard obviously. Please be safe brother

[@slagmaker6780]

Thanks for sharing and hope you can help those around you as can!

[@axiomist4488]

Nice to see some who didnt get totally destroyed. Best to you, people. Those 2 trucks are beasts, never seen their kind before. Theyre beautiful !

[@angelabecker6007]

Stay safe you put a smile on my face. So thoughtful and courageous!

[@brandonc5965]

Glad you was finally able to upload ur videos

[@drueatcer]

You guys are sure good to have in the neighborhood. Wow a lot of water, we can use some of that in California.

[@IMYOURWILL]

7:18 that's a man's saw. I live about 3 hours down stream in NC near Charlotte. We are praying for y'all thru these times of heartbreak.

[@WayneSummey]

East Tennessee here. Used to live Charlotte. Power to the people; cause our govt not up to the task. N.C. got clobbered. Worse than my side of the mountain.

[@trinitybrian2807]

372 xp husky? Way less work than the 6x!

[@Gilmore304]

If he wasn’t scared of it he could hot saw those logs

[@aaronscott2278]

Glad see you alive and kicking much love and respect 🙏 hope all has been well

[@leonardbixler102]

Glad to see you doing well. God bless for helping your community and neighbors.

[@tylerepperson4381]

Those 2 military trucks are awesome and sound amazing.

[@duanelawrence78]

God Bless you Hunter amazing video!!✌️🇺🇲

[@stephenlea5765]

Thanks for the update video Hunter.

[@pacjam418]

Those were some badass trucks!

[@bisket2003]

Hope your doing good Hunter. Thanks for the update. I can only assume you're out there helping whoever and wherever you can, and that Dave in now in the mix helping out as well!

[@Jammer.1]

@Hunter Thanks for the update I had been worried for everyone down there Prayers for all !

[@swizlstik]

Hell yeah brother!! Those rigs are beasts

[@WillowWispFlame]

glad you guys had the tools to clear your way out!

[@pattybayless7024]

Thank you for sharing! God bless you all!! 🙏🏻✝️❤