Hurricane Helene leaves Black Mountain, NC in ruins

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WCIV) — The picturesque landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains has been dramatically altered by Hurricane Helene, leaving Black Mountain among the hardest-hit areas in Western North Carolina.

The community is grappling with the aftermath, facing months, if not years, of recovery.

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[Okgirl]

That’s how you’re supposed act, helping one another

[ashevilleonwheels]

Im from Black Mountain, huge tree on the house, thank yall so much for getting the word out!!!

[bruceforshay]

This was a fascinating report, no power, no water, no flushing, no refrigeration, loss of roads. How long before their fuel runs out? Wonderful how people come together

[crazydiamond]

My niece and her husband just bought a home there and started their life after they got married. They are trapped but have neighbors annd friends joining provisions to survive. 💔🙏🏻

[tkreitler]

I've lived in NC for the past 40+ years and these folks in our mountain communities are the most friendly and hardworking folks as you will find anywhere. If there is anything that you have the power to do, I urge you to help them.

[ericaddis]

I'm looking for a friend in Black Mountain. His name is Ashel Ammons. Please tell him to reach out we are old Army Buddies. Thanks 🙏

[stillherenow]

It will never be the same. It will be something new.

[mariansmith]

I’m extremely impressed with the organization and community spirit. 🙏

[veemann]

I'm working with the linesman as a laborer. I promise you those guys are out the 16-20 hours a day. Straight up..

[virginiaschilz]

Our 1, 000 year flood in Colorado in 2013 has taken 10 years to recover completely with many changes. It was horrible, yet the North Carolina even is far more devastating... My prayers for you all.

[bit]

YES AND ALL THE EAST TENNESSEE COUNTIES TOO
THAT HAD HOSPITALS WASHED AWAY AND WATER POWER STATIONS AND BRIDGES ROADS, TOWN
SC has been without power since last Friday.
Lets remember all these familys who lost their farms homes, livestick and equipment .Love ones who are dead and some are still missing.
Prayers for all of these areas
These Churches and everyone who risk their livr to help all of us .
God protect each of them ❤

[JMGblvd]

God bless all of you!!! From a survivor of Katrina and Ida...stay strong!! My grandaughter at Western other family at Ashville!

[joecablenc]

First news channel to say years every other one been saying months it will take decades in some places to rebuild

[kittygianelli]

I was in the 1992 Miami hurricane Andrew which destroyed Miami. I was devastated and lost my home. It will get better.

[RafaelGonzalez-vubj]

North Carolina, Puerto Rico is praying for you. God bless!

[ZombiUnikorn]

NC resident here. It's surreal to see all the Helene footage, I can only imagine what those affected directly are feeling. My heart breaks for yall, truly. 😔🙏💔

[tikitiki]

what a courageous group of people. if stuff happens, i would want to liv in this town

[Fishing-RC-Florida]

Do not build back in the same location if you are not going to solve the drainage issue

[islandwanderer]

This hits close..
Years ago, the folks of black mountain were so kind to my brother and I..
We were just passing thru, .selling gems and crystals.
A few folks seen us, came over and bought stuff from us, than called thier friends!!!
Prayers to everybody there...

[jamesdaughton]

Not could, will take years. It is a sad thing.