Hurricane Helene: One year later
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It's been one year since Hurricane Helene made landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida. The Category 4 storm killed 250 people and caused millions of dollars in damage. FOX Weather's Robert Ray talks a little bit about the storm and its impacts.

Update: Blue Ridge Parkway making ‘incredible progress’ after Hurricane Helene flooding

As the one-year mark of Hurricane Helene's destructive flooding approaches, crews along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina are making huge strides in rebuilding the historic highway through the Appalachian Highlands. 

Hurricanes create loss of $120 million for Walt Disney World operations, officials say

Disney has revealed that the 2024 hurricane season caused a loss of approximately $120 million due to reduced theme park attendance and the temporary shutdown of some operations, according to the company’s quarterly financial report.

Chimney Rock, North Carolina, recovery shows progress post-Helene

Residents are slowly rebuilding the village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. "There's hope coming back," said Shane Zoccole, one of the volunteers in the area.

Last day for Floridians to apply for FEMA assistance is Tuesday

Homeowners and renters in Florida affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene have until Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Hurricanes Helene and Milton, like dozens of others, energized by climate change, report says

Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Basin are running on average a category stronger on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale than they would be without climate change and its associated warming, according to a new study released Wednesday.

Will halting development help flooding in Volusia County?
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Will halting residential development in Volusia County help prevent flooding after tropical storms or hurricanes cross Florida? Several areas in Volusia County were hit hard after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton impacted the area.

Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Florida town's 50-foot-tall debris pile from Hurricanes Helene, Milton finally gone

Crews used a massive parking lot and nearby park as a collection site for the literal mountains of debris left by the two hurricanes that slammed the area just weeks apart.

North Carolina woman dies after driving past barricade on hurricane-devastated highway

A 63-year-old woman, Patricia Mahoney of Southern Pines, North Carolina, died after driving around a barricade and off a hurricane-damaged stretch of Interstate 40 that had been severely eroded by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina man offers Thanksgiving feast of hope to 5,000 Helene survivors

The event will mark exactly two months since Hurricane Helene unleashed its destructive force in the Southeast, leaving a trail of devastation behind in western North Carolina.

Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding

Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.

Asheville students return to school one month after Helene devastated city

One month after floods from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, nearly 4,000 students there returned to the classroom this week.

Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.

FWC mobilizes efforts to recover displaced vessels after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida's boating community is dealing with the displacement of hundreds of vessels across the state. To address the widespread impact, FWC is providing resources.

Biltmore Estate announces reopening date after Helene forced closure

Biltmore Estate, one of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, will reopen soon, weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville and surrounding areas.