The First 24 Hours After Helene || Video footage I Haven't Posted Until Now

[@normp.3657]

I live just off the river in south central chuckey. We slept thru the flood as we are higher up and we're astonished by the damage. Friends and neighbors lost everything, but the spirit and tenacity of the appalachian people overcame all difficulties. Jackson bridge was cleared and opened by farmers and residents using their own equipment. This allowed rescue and emergency staff into the cut off areas. Every church, many flooded, were selfless in their assistance to their neighbors. No one went without. County personnel and local agencies stepped up to take care of the populace. I may only be there in the summers, but my heart is in these hills.

[@Offroadviking]

You hit the nail on the head....It's been beyond awesome to see how everyone has pulled together for each other. I heard stories about how quickly those guys got Jackson Bridge back open. Thanks so much for watching and commenting

[@Hellbillyusa]

We take care of our own

[@judithgaar217]

Thanks for the early footage. I have watched a lot of how people coped, people helped, and people connected to face the clean up. Everyday people, not from the federal government. You have a touching film here.

[@noracox6567]

The federal government has to be invited to help by the state especially the governor. This is a state issue. And a local agency issue with help from the state. Y'all really don't know how that works. ​@@judithgaar217

[@JesusMySavior24]

and some out of state groups of people travelled up with donations and volunteers.

[@Bill3558]

Our aviation community in Hendersonville and Marion has been wiped out. Not one airplane survived the 8 feet in our hangers. 60 aircraft lost. But we are alive. Thanks for the video.

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

Thank you for giving... of your video to others!! To all who are seeing this video... continue to remember those who were lost and those struggling at the present! If you have a roof over your head... are warm and have electricity and running water... be greatful and thankful for what you do have for the present moment! Thank you to all those helping, praying, contributing and giving! Semper Fidelis!

[@Janice-w9b]

@@charlesmiddleton3247 You are so Right! We all need to stop and count our Blessings. There is so much suffering in this World. Natural disasters we have no control over .We never no what a waits us each day. Take care everyone, prayers, a Big Thank you to Everyone who is helping. Be strong. Love you All!

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

@Janice-w9b Your words of kindness and concern for others are what is needed in this day and age! I've been a homeless veteran and live minimalistic these days, yet every day, I wake up and get out there in the "world" to make at least one person's day... a little bit better! You hang in there and stay STRONG! Thank you for your comment! Namaste!

[@Janice-w9b]

@@charlesmiddleton3247 Thank you!

[@robertanderson49]

😊

[@janicenodine9083]

I’ll never forget any of you. I’ve watched every video on this. While growing up Lake Lure & Chimmney Rock were how & where I grew up. We lived in SC but at the bottom of the Blue Ridge. I looked up to those mountains every day & felt a pride in my life. Those mountains will take care of you & will always be there for us. This evil we’re fighting was shown loud & clear with this tragedy. Woke a lot of folks up especially just how bad our government is. So even though it is still a tragedy, we can take something from it. We can only depend on ourselves. Us coming together has shown just what Americans will do & can do. Love & prayers to all out there. I pray each night for all of you.

[@magicmarker7047]

Just why exactly should you not try to help yourself and your neighbor if you can, you make it sound like it's the governments fault that you/they had to do that and as far as help from Fema, you do realize that they were told to leave in some counties and also that there might have been militia who were threatening them so please blame your people for some of the issues. You should also be aware that N.C. does not contribute much to the GDP, so next time you see a Democrat say thank-you. I don't know what evil you are fighting that hasn't been there for decades. As far as blaming the government maybe take a hard look at what you are voting for, but I get it, maga people are not only blind but only know how to blame others.

[@somepeopleskids-ph7te]

Magicmarker7047, how heartless of you to respond in a political way. You were not even touched by this disaster. You sit in a warm home with clean running water and electricity and a roof over your head and bash someone. You should be ashamed of yourself. This is exactly the reason the democrats loss because you all are out there in another world. I hope you find the peace you deeply are in need of.

[@shaneobrien148]

@@magicmarker7047bot

[@MaryAnn-ob4qb]

Is this from. A Drone?

[@shaneobrien148]

@@magicmarker7047 B O T

[@crownewourth1]

I am forever changed by this tragic event…The people in this part of the world are some of the most gracious and giving I have ever encountered…thank you to those selfless people helping…I will never forget.

[@lorrigraboske7406]

I feel exactly the same and couldn't have said it better!

[@Harperartist]

I'm from Burnsville and live about a hundred miles east in Gastonia now. I'm obsessed with these videos. I don't blame emergency services for not doing more before the storm hit. None of us could know what was coming. I do blame FEMA for their pitying help. But it doesn't matter, Christian charities and the good people all over America and beyond are showing you can't destroy our spirit. The mountains and people will rise again. I give what help I can. And I pray. Thank you everyone who cares.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

FEMA has limitations. In this case FEMA could help if you had floord insurance for your home, items destroyed, etc. Since this was a 1 in 200 years flood, pretty much no one considered a mud slide would happen with saturated land & forest debris. They had several hundred Freezer-type containers for the temporary storage of unidentified bodies/parts and, please, realized the numbers of persons who died are only those identified bodies. The unidentified bodies are not considered in the Death Toll.

[@JoannMartinez-f5p]

My brother and many friends in burnsville. Thank you for helping them

[@CajunGypsy77]

Flood insurance isn't offered by fema in a no flood zone.

[@Harperartist]

@CajunGypsy77 these people are near streams, and many not that. This is being called the worst storm i. A thousand years. Biden keeps sending money to Ukraine. This area is considered the poorest in the country, according to Thomas Sowell. These people are farmers, mostly. Imagine if the hill behind your house wiped out everything and took your whole family.

[@Judith-s5j1i]

I live in CT and am obsessed as well

[@MrFretman6]

This is the very best video I’ve seen documenting this historic nightmare and I’ve seen hundreds. Thank you for doing this for future generations. God bless you

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Seriously? Because as bad as conditions were in this footage, there are many places that were/are FAR WORSE. So for the hundreds of videos you've watched, there MUST be hundreds more that you've missed. Many videos showing cars & PU trucks that were SO compacted & wadded up into a little ball, they are now no more than 4 to 5 feet in diameter. Homes literally CRUSHED & BURIED beneath landslides & mudslides. Dozens of 10 TON boulders piled up in areas where they never were before. Huge swaths of hills & mountains that gave way & slid down into valleys & hollers, taking everything in their path with them. Keep lookin' brother........because it truly is FAR WORSE than what is seen in this video.......and this is a great video by the way.

[@mountainmama6237]

It's very deceitful when you pan over to the green fields and Carolina Blue sky. It's still so hard to believe that something so devastating and so catastrophic as Helena could ever happen here.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

@@mountainmama6237 I totally agree Sister. I'm 63 yrs old, and have lived in Florida & north Alabama my entire life. I never dreamed that any hurricane could cause such cataclysmic destruction in a mountainous region hundreds of miles inland. The damage & destruction from Helene is actually much worse than the great flooding that happened in the same region a hundred years ago.

[@YESHUAADONAI2023Almighty-i5w]

...I was wondering where this is because the videos I’ve seen were what you described. I was surprised to see such beautiful green CLEAN grass

[@lynnwalters4801]

The destruction is mind boggling. Great video.

[@TNgrandee3]

As much as it hurts to see the destructions and loss of life where I grew up, I thank you for taking all these videos. It, with all the other videos taken, will be a record of what happened in September of 2024 to some of the most beautiful places of America. 🙏

[@TL64329]

Great video-I have watched probably 50 videos on this storm, and it is still hard to imagine the amount of destruction. Good luck to everyone affected by this horrible event.

[@isabellegarcia9205]

I can see why people live here, its beautiful and green, hope they can recover soon.😢🙏🏼❤

[@kamnapavon4638]

So many Emotions.. No Words.

[@gloriafussee3003]

Awesome drone footage, thank you for sharing.

[@rogerdavenport9618]

One day I went to work as usual, my wife also at work, got a phone call, my house was on fire, homeless in less than an hour, it's hard but with hard work and God's blessing those that were spared can rebuild, hurtful, God bless.

[@Janice-w9b]

This storm cut a new path threw these areas! So much destruction. W O W ! 😮 thank for the Video.

[@123gmor]

I have canoed the Nolichucky many times and also considered Erwin one of the nicest and well kept little towns in Tennessee.

[@MelissaMalzahn]

This is so sad the devastating and loss of life and property. The community rally together shows what America is all about. Helping each other. ❤❤

[@sue8319]

Heart wrenching sites. Thank you

[@ketacombs36]

Thank you for sharing this important documentation ❤

[@Carolb66]

Oh wow it looks so strange the catastrophic flood with the warmth & blue sky. The very best drone video, the very best music. Thank you. ❤🙏🏻😢

[@carriegarrisonvos4433]

As usual your video shows the raging river and documents what most people couldn't believe unless they lived thru it. Music was mesmerizing with it also. It's a day none of us will ever forget and it will go down in history as the worst storm in WNC and ET for sure, let alone the destruction it caused in SC, GA and FL too. Thank you for posting it. I feel it's more of a personal video for you of that day, but it's appreciated that you shared it.

[@Offroadviking]

Thanks for watching, I agree it was a rough one and will be remembered for a long time

[@PatWilliams-x4u]

Thank you for your time to document. Love the music

[@sharontorgerson2556]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Even in the context of the destruction, the beauty of these mountains and communities is plain. Unspeakable loss and anguish.....dittoes to what all the others have expressed. And thank you for the music you chose....

[@myrabenson1603]

Great video I have seen many videos of the storm it's heartbreaking to see the damage done to people lives 😢

[@markchapman3021]

I grew up in Leicester. I used to hang out on the river up and down river road.Sad to see ! Thanks for the video!

[@Lovintofly55]

Still sending prayers from Granbury, Texas. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@IvyCole-q1e]

Thanks for sharing. Permanently changed property. I live in Kanawha River Valley WV, most all filled wetland with dirt. If Bluestone Dam would break, we’d be covered with flood water, wipe Kanawha County out. This isn’t only happening to you folk in the NC Appalachia, but across the Earth. Take awareness, the weather change is real. Good luck to all and Happy New Years ahead. ❤

[@greatestever8976]

Weatherwar101, HAARP, Geoengineering, Dane Wigington, Manufactured Weather

[@chasethecat3839]

Weather "change". Get real. We know who holds the parents and they been doing it since AT LEAST Vietnam. Sad now turned on us

[@IvyCole-q1e]

@@chasethecat3839sounds like Conspiracy verses nature and geology.

[@Nitemare.60]

​@@IvyCole-q1eOh, it's conspiracy alright. Conspiracy against humankind in the highest degree.

[@margelittleboy]

Great documentary of what happened, thank you. It is sad we will never know just how many lives were lost, how many injured and how many homes gone. The animals, from personal pets, farm livestock and land lost, that has impacted every level in society. Through all of this destruction we saw people come together and help each other, many racking up thousands in personal expenses by utilizing their heavy equipment, which are not cheap to do maintenance on, let alone to buy to begin with. Many of the SAR K9, have literally given their all to do a task they and their handlers are so dedicated in doing. Many families will eventually get “closure”, once dna & other testing is done, because of the sacrifices these teams have made. Sadly, many families will never know, as the mud, silt, sand and other debris will never be found. What is amazing is the way the communities supported each other. I wish my local community were so helpful. We saw volunteers come in from all over the world to help, and if they could not come in person, they donated. I pray that all of the channels covering this will continue, as, for some reason, main stream media certainly has not done justice to this. There should have been a better response from the federal government, but I’m not surprised that there is nothing but walls put in front of those seeking aid, with long wait times to find out if they even qualify for assistance. As a nation, we should do better for the people, not just this disaster, but all of them. Thank you to all who covered, helped and did whatever they could. Prayers to the survivors, as we head into the holiday season and the winter to follow. We cannot forget, they are dealing with a marathon, many with years ahead of them to rebuild, if they can. ❤🇺🇸❤️🙏❤️✝️👍 to all.

[@williamtipton361]

Great video. I appreciate it very much. I grew up there on River Hill. My cousin Reb lives there 2 houses down from the hostel. We never dreamed that river could ever get high enough to be in his living room but it sure did. The Nolichucky has just gotten so dangerous. I have lots of fond memories of camping on thar river many times. Thank you 😎👍

[@Offroadviking]

Thanks so much, and yeah it's mind blowing how high the water got. Hopefully we never see anything like that again.

[@screechingwind114]

Nice music accompaniment.

[@kimberlybegonia2869]

❤️ the music 😇 thx for sharing and that’s one mighty river. Watching from Sea Level, Melbourne FL

[@joannemcniff4210]

We're 10, let's say 11 weeks out and it's still so difficult to see how much the rivers rose and came together to cause this much destruction. We're over here in Etowah, I saw places flood that I never saw happen before. I think if it hadn't started raining Tuesday, then rained harder on Wednesday by the time Helene got here we might have been able to handle what hurricane dumped on us. But we were so saturated by the time the hurricane got here, the rivers were over capacity, the ground couldn't hold anymore water. When you live in a mountainous area you have the added hazard of mud or landslides and the whole of a hillside just washes down. The area will come back, it will heal and regrow with time, but a long time in some spots. The topography may have changed but the people will remain strong. Unfortunately the current (Biden) administration has seen it's way clear to donate a billion dollars aid to Africa for disaster relief. I guess Biden doesn't think WNC is a disaster area in need of relief aid?

[@Offroadviking]

Agreed, I remember talking about how much water was already standing in places on Thursday and making the comment "And the bad stuff isn't even here yet!" Had no clue just how bad it would actually be. Long road ahead, and you are correct, the area will come back for sure.

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Biden don't care about his own country, he'd rather give all the help to other countries. He's a big joke

[@ruger8412]

If you keep on blaming one side over the other & not just the "government" as a whole you'll see this a lot more regardless. Our weather patterns regarding frequency & severity have massive increased like climate scientists have said they were maybe its time to start listening. Government spending has always been a giant issue for both parties the day people give up identify politics is the day America gets to be the Americans that our ancestors imagined for us. Just my take.

[@CornellAllan]

The country we own is so beautiful we are strong 💪.

[@charlenewhitehead2704]

come on guys , hes got almost 20000 views and only 877 likes. lets hit that button

[@JuliusCrawley]

Unreal!!!

[@alvashoemaker8536]

Seeing this has ABSOLUTELY “triggered” me: I’ve dealt with hurricanes here in TX; I’ve “lost everything” (whatever THAT means); BUT…learned that “LIFE goes on…”, & you’d better do your best to “keep up with it…!” “my”hurricane doesn’t even begin to match-up with the devastation y’all have had to deal with, believe Me! The back of my trailer was damaged; I just hung curtains to visually block it of…& continued teaching classes; or, Idid as long as I could…then, I left, to TRY to establish my life…. FAST forward to today… I’m not there; ‘am “moving on…”. HOWEVER, I’m in TEARS seeing what y’all have to overcome; AND, y’all WILL OVERCOME…! If I could…I would help… but…a previous car accident’s injury’s presenting some “issues…”. BEST of LUCK, y’all! PS: I LOVE the guitar music that accompanies this vid…! 🥰🥰👍🏻👍🏻😟😳

[@kfowler193]

My heart hurts😭

[@belindasanders7072]

What the flood waters didn't damage is so beautiful. I can c why the appilancians ❤ their homeland. My prayers 4 healing.

[@Minkagurl]

I would still love to live there. Beautiful place. Tragic what the hurricane did😣😓

[@DerwinandFayeCreech]

Come move to the mountains and help us rebuild!

[@lorrigraboske7406]

Heartbreaking to see all the devastation, the tears just streamed down my face, Seeing that red truck. I hope that driver somehow made it out okay 😢

[@Offroadviking]

Found out later that the truck wasn't being driven but instead was parked near the river. Fortunately the driver wasn't in it.

[@bjharrison4460]

I wish you'd post a video of footage with just the roar of the water and the voices of people surveying the damage and the sounds of wildlife. Maybe more close-ups, down nearer the water. No music at all.

[@gaylap2423]

I grew up on that river road, and my parents still live there in one of the four houses that didn't flood (time stamp 1:16 to the left) . I remember the flood in 1977. This was very powerful to see this and the aftermath. It is still unbelievable to see what the river looks like now from their front porch. It is like being at the beach.

[@Offroadviking]

Glad to hear the water didn't get your parents home. Yeah, it's crazy looking at the aftermath...not sure we'll ever get used to how it looks now.

[@joanneweislocher8540]

Thank you for sharing this video. I’ve watched every one. So devastating 😢😢🙏

[@alinabriggs5351]

I'm in Australia and been thru few floods myself. I've followed the videos of all the affected areas and grieve along with you. Such a horrible tragedy.

[@JesusMySavior24]

Excellent Footage! thanks for sharing❤

[@Senerian]

Thanks for all the help FEMA, Joe and Kamala, Also thank you to the sheriffs dept for stealing those generators that were meant for elderly people. You guys are a shinning example.

[@TinyLuvsBostons]

The evil will one day be reconciled & judged

[@malindacoffeymc]

Remember GOD is watching!

[@IreneTaskar]

@@malindacoffeymcAlleluia 👍 Their Time will come… I never thought I would hear about such evil in our own country during devastation …. We will Survive (God’s People💕)

[@jmash7751]

Please, let's stop with the dramatic, religious hypocrisy.

[@carolflynn4882]

Let's not forget to thank the Republicans in the House and Senate who voted down the finance bill for FEMA before Helene hit and other times since.

[@johnhaas9984]

While it is possible to watch videos and gain a general understanding, being physically present allows one to truly comprehend the extent of the damage. Normally, I am quite expressive, but since my visits to these towns, I find myself reflecting quietly on what I witnessed. My thoughts are with our neighbors to the west, and I sincerely hope to return and contribute further, regardless of the scale of my efforts. Wishing everyone strength and support during this challenging time.

[@markp.7165]

That river was just plain scary!! The power of nature cannot be overstated! Back in 1969 as a kid I saw a similar event happen in Western Virginia. Many lives were lost and property damage was overwhelming. I can after all these years remember the smell of that flood water and mud.

[@chasethecat3839]

I thought it was 72. 69 I was only 6 so I may not remember but I'm from there. Gonna Google it. ❤

[@markp.7165]

@@chasethecat3839 Hurricane Camille, August 1969

[@tamz-lynn]

This hurts my heart 💔 TN & NC strong 🙌💪

[@kathypaaaina3953]

Aloha hugs 🤗 and Prayers. My first complete view, I was In Shock to seen small footage of their complete losses now I Cry, knowing the long Haul, I see The Pollution. When 3 Dam where being Threatened to break, They cut loose, Without any warning, Like Tornados warnings There has ti be a Way to get the word out so lives could be saved.There has to be a way.

[@suebee1436]

There is not one single day that goes by, that the people of Appalachia arent in my heart, and my mind. Everyday i think of yall and pray for those who made it, and those who didnt. I still cry, and i think i actually sunk myself into a pretty good depression, thats just starting to fade. God bless you and be with you all. Take care of them Lord. From illinois🥹💔❤️‍🔥🇺🇸

[@justinmorgan3955]

My heart races to watch this. In these moments I wasn't sure if friends and family were alive. We had to wait until the water went down until we would know for sure. But now we have to build it back.

[@bjharrison4460]

I'm still surprised that after all the videos about Helene's damage, no one has compared this storm to Camille. Yet they were almost the same. Both were tropical systems that stalled on the east side of the mountains, dumping literally feet of rain, and causing catastrophic and totally unexpected flooding, largely at night, that caused homes and towns to wash away and huge numbers of people, caught totally off guard, to lose their lives.

[@JoannMartinez-f5p]

I remember camille

[@sandrawebb197]

Have you been up Spivey? I can't seem to find ant pictures or posts or anything on Spivey. I heard there were several bad mudslides.. just wondering how it looks up that way

[@Offroadviking]

I have, there's a video I have posted about Poplar that has some video of the road washout.

[@bjharrison4460]

I'd also like to see drone footage of the mudslides - there should be many, many, from what I've read.

[@beverleybarnes5656]

bjharrison, you might be interested in TheGeoModels channel, with 10 half-hour videos; and Mark Huneycutt, who has climbed up the "path" of some debris flows.

[@bjharrison4460]

@@beverleybarnes5656 Thank you!

[@annillig3648]

This land of Appalachia is North America’s rain forest. Unbelievably beautiful and seemingly unpenetrable. This one of God’s masterpieces. My prayers are with you all. When President Trump gets into office, he and VP Vance will help bring you back from this hell. JD has a personable attachment to Appalachia.

[@kimstikeleather679]

They had a mountain slide on White Hollyfield Road three Mile Creek Alpine Lodge. I wish I could see some video of that. It’s all bad everywhere. Prayers for everyone.

[@brandimcadams8272]

I was raised on the Gulf Coast of FL, and I have lived through hurricanes many of them. I live in Erwin, TN, now there are no words for what happened not only to my town but this entire region. We live in a holler, so we were spared from the Nolichucky. My heart hurts for everyone... Thank you for making this video.

[@Offroadviking]

@brandimcadams8272 thanks so much for taking the time to watch 🙏

[@laureenhensley835]

So sad! God bless all those affected!

[@jeshaluv1]

The beauty of the mountains and then you look down and all the devastation 😢. It gives a whole meaning to Beauty and The Beast.

[@johnlarsson4437]

Thank you for sharing this. This needs to be kept in our thoughts. The destruction and impact from Helene hasn’t gone away.

[@Offroadviking]

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment. Totally agree, so much left to do.

[@ericglasgow1616]

I didnt grow up there but i have gone there a lot and its the only place i fill at home or fill like im at home just wish i could do more to help and the sad thing is that are gov helps ever country more than are own just hope that ever one down there can get there life back to how it was or as good as it can be it will never be what it was something like this happen up here like that and that was in the 90s and i was just a kid and you can still tell it happen but it will come back just takes time love from Ohio and best wishes to all of you just keep helpping each other that is the best thing to fix your soul

[@siennavanlife9502]

Those rapids were higher than the homes they were passing....crazy!

[@jacekpalka55]

Beautifully filmed though heartbreaking to see… I love the soundtrack - what is it? I lived in Black Mountain, Gerton and Asheville…. Absolutely loved those mountains, and really astounded by the warmth & generosity of people there. It’s quite unbelievable what happened. Luckily everyone I knew is ok, but I have heard some horror stories. I hope hey can recover, long old ahead. Thanks for ts documentation. I think you honored the place and the event, without sensationalism. Many love this place.

[@Offroadviking]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words. Definitely a long road ahead for everyone. I will try to remember to put the names of the song in the description later today when I get home. Thanks again for all you said

[@texasoutlook60]

Unbelievable 😢

[@catherinecarr3506]

The devastation and destruction is truly heartbreaking. Thank you for getting your drone up

[@janetpearsoll5704]

This was and still is one of our greatest treasures, the place and the people. Very angry.

[@JeremyGoodwin]

thank you for sharing this.

[@stevenkleinhenz1017]

It took us a year to rebuild the house after Hurricane Harvey and we are now getting the yard and driveway done! Praying that the help from Loving Caring People keeps coming y’all’s way!! People matter!!

[@bubbarub1839]

I’ve seen that Rig here in Texas, Rolling 35E North!!! My Prayers go out to all those who lost so much!!! It’s Humbling, the Hardships I’ve gone through, and still Trudging in the Spirit of Christ, i must not Complain!!!

[@CatherineCovington-uf7kf]

Thank you for posting this

[@CountryTenn1365]

The East mountains of Tennessee to Kentucky is crazy amazing. From a jet it’s incredible.

[@JasonMyers-c6z]

I totally feel bad for the owner of that destroyed custom 389 Peterbilt. That's at least $350,000 lost.

[@Offroadviking]

What's crazy is when I was filming it I had no idea who it belonged to. Found out later it was owned by a guy i went to school with. He had just finished redoing the entire truck right before the flood.

[@JasonMyers-c6z]

That's sad as hell. I hope he's ok.

[@Offroadviking]

@@JasonMyers-c6z He is, fortunately he wasn't driving when the flood hit. He had the truck sitting in a garage near the river. He has a tik tok account with the build progress of the truck if you want to see that. Just search Andy Paul on TikTok and it should pull up.

[@carolinapandies]

I’m a 30 yr resident of Lake Lure NC… heartbreaking

[@pumpupjam9648]

Tragedy by one storm that came and stalled over NC and Tennessee. 40 trillion gallons of water fell. The mountains became funnels, into the valley below. Lives destroyed, death and destruction wiped away dreams, loved ones, friends. This is so sad.😢

[@Dalcazar62]

Great video footage, who played the background music, what band?

[@JoeyMcSmokey]

Wow! Yt is trying every damn thing NOT. To play this video.

[@mickey62970]

Wow the power of the Water is something to see.....so many lost is so sad.....

[@sufiameen6093]

Pain and Heartache but Love❤ to these people. Much prayers

[@cakyker6525]

Appalachia will rise!😊

[@bubbarub1839]

Where did all that Water come from?

[@jamesangelo8432]

I live in Asheville. Where was this????

[@Offroadviking]

@@jamesangelo8432 Unicoi County in East TN

[@albinoyak2755]

Man I've got hours of footage + photos all of the river arts district in Asheville from the day of the storm.

[@Offroadviking]

Do you have a link of it, haven't seen much from the arts district during the flood.

[@albinoyak2755]

@Offroadviking no unfortunately I don't, they're just in a folder on my phone at the moment BUT if you want I can come up with a way to share then, it might be a day or two. I live within walking distance of R.A.D and was down there day one.

[@Offroadviking]

@albinoyak2755 yeah for sure, if you want i can set up a Dropbox folder for ya to put them in. If so just email me at [e-mail]

[@albinoyak2755]

@Offroadviking sweet, yeah I'll send them your way tomorrow. It probably whont be till later in the day as I'm a chef at an establishment on downtown and we're super busy with parties and holiday stuff but I'll get them sent your way.

[@Offroadviking]

@albinoyak2755 no worries, and no rush. Just whenever you have time. Thanks!

[@abelincolnparth]

What is this? Looks like drone footage but of what and when?

[@Nitemare.60]

Don't you read any titles before you watch & comment??? I guess the answer would be no.

[@abelincolnparth]

@Nitemare.60 I should have tapped more.

[@HereWeGoAgain661]

What a beautiful area. I hope the new administration helps.

[@johnnieblackburn3182]

It's hard to believe the beginning of this is from the first 24 hours. The rushing river has no debris in it. How come?

[@Offroadviking]

The first clip was right at the peak of the river. Most of the debris had already been washed down I'm guessing. But yeah I'd say the first clip was shot around 2:00 or so on Friday the day of the flooding. Hospital evacuations had just wrapped up not long before I shot that part.

[@bubbarub1839]

It’s painful to think of all those Sleeping, and knowing nothing, being washed away!!! Might God have Mercy!!! My Heart Will Forever Be Appalachian!!!

[@chelseafuller8412]

2:01 that is a shadow, correct?

[@chelseafuller8412]

nevermind, i seen the dark cast go on the rocks, my bad

[@dianamoore2241]

The Hiawassee River bed was completely changed and flows in another direction now.

[@debrafrakes6479]

The sky is so beautuful and the people lived in a paradise. Watching this and knowing that your people didn’t receive the aid from the government makes me lose all trust And the FEMA stories ; I believe the people who were shown on KZbin anyday over the news. I have to say this; the music starting at 4:11 minutes ending at 8:11 is the best I have heard. I know that the number of lives lost far surpasses what the news media has said. Hurts my heart to see the devastation.

[@janetpearsoll5704]

We need to hold Federal and State govt responsible, criminally abandoning our people. This is so heartbreaking.

[@mikelathrop6584]

Where's our governor, governor elect? Why has the media gone silent?

[@Offroadviking]

sadly, we're yesterdays news....going to take platforms like KZbin to keep people informed i suppose

[@anonone8954]

How many people lost their lives in this area?

[@Offroadviking]

In North Carolina the "official" number is 103 I believe. The amount still missing is much higher. In Tennessee the "official" number is 12.

[@22lilacsky]

This was geo engineered!!!!! 💯

[@Beckartwork2023]

I’m getting a drone for Christmas and I’m eager to see what I can see.

[@unseen4047]

Yeah check.. Keaton beach.and steinhatchee Florida where it made land fall. 😮

[@usedtofish7]

The juxtaposition of the beautiful music in this video and the absolute destruction on the screen was really a weird thing to me....this whole thing is a really nice piece of work......I'd love to know the titles of the songs.....

[@ruger8412]

Just devastating.

[@elizabethambriz8298]

What. Does the x mean ???

[@Offroadviking]

It let's others know that the vehicle or building has already been searched.

[@groverok4122]

Да-а ! Печальное зрелище ! Супротив стихии не попрёшь ! Дай Бог сил пострадавшим и быстрее справиться с бедой !

[@Offroadviking]

Очень верно! Большое спасибо за добрые слова.