Lake Lure, Hurricane Helene and North Carolina
‘This is such a disaster.’ Town of Lake Lure devastated by hurricane
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WSPA) – The town of Lake Lure was devastated by the chaos Hurricane Helene left behind. 7NEWS viewed some damage Wednesday. The storm flooded the town, washing away boats and docks. Some homes are barely standing on stilts. The lake is filled with debris and is considered unsafe, according to town leaders.
North Carolina town of Lake Lure destroyed by Hurricane Helene
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Lake Lure is one of the many towns in western North Carolina heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene. Lake Lure is a small lake town located about 30 miles east of Asheville.
A mass of debris covers North Carolina’s Lake Lure days after Hurricane Helene
A mass of debris, including overturned pontoon boats and splintered wooden docks and tree trunks, covered the surface of Lake Lure, a picturesque spot tucked between the mountains outside Asheville.
Tourist faves Chimney Rock, Lake Lure have piles and piles of debris after Helene's floods
From Ellenboro's back roads to Chimney Rock Village's popular drag, downed trees and flood debris hamper travel.
Chimney Rock "Starting From Zero" After Town Swept Into Nearby Lake Lure By Hurricane Helene
It's going to take years to recover." Chimney Rock, the tiny town roughly 25 miles southeast of Asheville that’s home to the iconic Chimney Rock State Park, was nearly wiped off the map by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Footage of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Area in North Carolina After Helene's Destruction Is Downright Apocalyptic
The footage that is appearing on social media right now of the famous, tourist area, is heartbreaking, and frightening.
‘This is such a disaster’: North Carolina’s Lake Lure region reeling from storm devastation
The town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, is reeling from the devastation caused by Helene. 7NEWS viewed some damage Wednesday.
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure residents seek info on friends, family after Helene: 'Once a town is now a river'
Search and rescue workers were fanning through the small town of Chimney Rock east of Asheville early Monday after it was ...
Lake Lure Dam 'remains stable' after flooding from Helene
"There are no ongoing concerns associated with dam failure," town engineers said. Concerns over a possible forced downstream ...
SC pilot flying volunteer supply and rescue missions ordered out of Lake Lure under arrest threat
Seidhom said he tried to de-escalate and asked the official for instructions on how to communicate with the Lake Lure Fire ...
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‘There’s nothing there’: The beloved town of Chimney Rock, N.C., is virtually gone
LAKE LURE, N.C. — A lone pontoon boat glided slowly Monday across the muddy, debris-choked surface of this once-bustling lake. The silence and solitude felt eerie in a place lined with vacation ...
NC officials detect damage to Lake Lure dam after emergency evacuation of people nearby
The nearly 100-year-old dam suffered damage to its structural supports but was still holding Friday afternoon, officials said ...
North Carolina floods: Lake Lure Dam overtops with water, but remains in tact, officials say
Several counties in western North Carolina are experiencing flooding caused by heavy rain from what was Helene.
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Update: NC Couple Reunited after Pilot Ordered to Stop Mission
The man hiked down a cliff after he was left stranded after the pilot was threatened by arrest if he rescued him.
Lake Lure Dam in Western NC stable after imminent failure warning; emergency repairs begin
The Lake Lure Dam, which was feared doomed to collapse on Friday, is stable and emergency repairs are set to begin.