Posted on 09/28/2024 10:33:21 PM PDT by Morgana
Multiple towns and villages in North Carolina have been destroyed by raging floodwaters fueled by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
Shocking footage captured a powerful torrent of muddy brown water racing down what was a pristine green hillside in Chimney Rock, while the eerie sound of an emergency alert siren can be heard whining in the background.
The sudden waterfall blasts away anything in its path including wooden buildings and family cars which are simply tossed aside by the surging waters like discarded toys. Chimney Rock was largely obliterated by the inundation.
The storm has washed away roads and damaged others while leaving homes without power and cellphone service across much of southern Appalachia.
There have been close to 60 storm-related deaths have been reported in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia leaving countless worried relatives unable to reach loved ones.
Kate Pace was one of a number taking to social media desperate for news about her missing parents.
'It's been about 24 hours since we last heard from my parents. The Spruce Pine / Burnsville area of Western North Carolina has been decimated by the storm. I recognize cellular service is deeply impacted,' Pace wrote.
'I also recognize maybe there is emergency info. I haven't seen yet. If anyone has additional details on rescue efforts in that region please drop me a message. Thank you.'
Among those also waiting for news was also Francine Cavanaugh, whose sister told her she was going to check on guests at a vacation cabin as the storm began hitting Asheville.
Cavanaugh, who lives in Atlanta, hasn't been able to reach her since then.
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Thank you! 🙏
Then, were the real thing happens, people tend to ignore the warnings.
Yep.
When the National Hurricane Center put their maps out on I think Wednesday. They were showing these large potential rain amounts in these areas.
I saw that and was shouting at my phone this will be catastrophic , get out.
Predictions were very accurate unfortunately
It happens. This flood was due to snow pack then massive rain:
17+ inches over 3 days.
Thank God!
Praying for everyone who has been affected by Helene.
I live in Baton Rouge. We deal with this literally every year down here. City after city smashed by hurricanes. My heart goes out to Appalachia. No one deserves this.
Excellent news! I’m so glad to read this.
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