Watch: Damage left over after Helene battered Banner Elk
Sep 30, 2024 · BANNER ELK, N.C. (WGHP) — Drone video shot by a FOX8 photojournalist shows the damage left over after Helene battered western North Carolina last week.
Storm Recovery: Resources & Help - Town of Banner Elk, North …
While the core of downtown escaped damage, flooding damaged homes, roads and businesses on three sides of town. Flooding also heavily damaged the town’s sewer and water system, washing out many lines with repairs taking seven weeks. See daily updates and business spotlights on the Visit Banner Elk Facebook page.
Avery County residents cut off due to damage from Helene
Sep 29, 2024 · AVERY COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Family members and people living in Avery County in Banner Elk reached out to Queen City News Saturday, telling us they’re cut off from everything because of flooded roads and …
Banner Elk confident it can recover in aftermath of Helene
Oct 2, 2024 · — It's going to take a lot of heavy lifting to clean up the Town of Banner Elk in western North Carolina. The tourist community is currently grappling with the devestation …
Town Council discusses next steps in Helene recovery
Oct 15, 2024 · BANNER ELK — In its first regular monthly meeting since Hurricane Helene brought historic flooding and damage to the town, Banner Elk Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 14, to
Banner Elk leaders advise residents to seek safe shelter ... - WRAL
Oct 4, 2024 · Banner Elk leaders are advising people, residents and business owners to leave the area Friday due to devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The Visit Banner Elk Facebook …
List: Western North Carolina community updates after Helene …
Sep 30, 2024 · Western North Carolina is littered with small communities and tourist towns. Here's how towns around that region of the state faring after the devastating effects of Helene hit the state on Friday...
'People are in distress' | The Town of Banner Elk rallies ... - MSN
It will take major heavy lifting to clean up the Town of Banner Elk, in Western North Carolina. The people who live in and around this area aren’t letting the destruction caused by Hurricane...
North Carolina Ski Areas Sustain Minimal Damage from Helene ...
Banner Elk, which is flanked by Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain ski areas to the north and south, respectively, was drenched with nearly 15 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
Hurricane Helene hits High Country, devastates Avery County
Oct 1, 2024 · Homes in Avery County were destroyed, downed trees blocked some of the roads, vehicles were stacked downstream and the community rallied. It is unusual to see Chinook helicopters land in Banner Elk, N.C., at the base of Beech Mountain, delivering much-needed supplies to a disaster zone.