NC flooding in Asheville and Black Mountain: Damage seen via drone footage in aftermath of Helene

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Drone footage captured the impact of flooding Asheville's Biltmore Village as well as in Black Mountain ahead of critical Lake Lure dam breeches that wiped out Chimney Rock. The flooding took place after Tropical Storm Helene hit North Carolina.

📹: Billy Bowling/LSM

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[cal]

None of the videos I've seen on my Android are on the Weather Channels. Just crap filler programs. I've given up on worthless cable television. Thank you You Tubers for sharing your drone footage. I've been to these areas. Words aren't enough... devastating ‼️

[WorldToday_gf]

I am halfway around the world away from you. I didn't know what to do when I witnessed the horrible scenes caused by the flood. With all my heart and person, I wish everyone there to be safe and let's join hands together to overcome this difficulty soon. I also thank you for giving me and everyone a panoramic view

[TomSchutte]

What you have labeled as Black Mountain is Swannanoa, about 5 miles west of Black Mountain. Trying desperately to see the situation in Black Mountain proper.

[deborahfield]

This is awful. Prayers for these people

[FrankGreenway]

Unbelievable. Praying for the people involved

[mariagraffelner]

I’m so sorry for everyone experiencing this. Praying and our thoughts and love are with you. ❤

[normahodge]

Brutally heartbreaking. Give them strength to get through this.🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Martell]

Dear friends in Swannanoa, tried to send emails but bouncing back...Prayers for you all...❤

[pattiannepascual]

I think of how many will get sick from the mold left after these flood. Most aren't even aware of how serious and deadly mold can be because mainstream media does not cover it and few doctors ever educated about it. Prayers to all in these storms ❤🙏

[juju-xxxn]

Unbelievable!! My mom and step-dad lived in Black Mountain for 10 years. I visited there quite often. Beautiful area. I hope everyone is safe! Sending prayers.

[melissaoakley]

I had just visited Black Mountain in July. A place very dear to my heart, having my father bring us on vacation years ago, then taking our children. July 3 rd was the anniversary of my father’s death. We went to Black Mountain to commemorate the last place I vacationed with him. My father’s birth mother whom I had only met once was also buried in Mountainview memorial park… I can only assume it is lost… my deepest thoughts and prayers for all effected by this tragic event in so many beloved Southern States. My heart just aches, I know yours does too🙏🏼

[Agent.]

This is NOT Black Mountain. This is SWANNANOA at exit 59 of I40, 5 mile before Black Mountain at I40 exit 64

[JonHighsmith-pifh]

I'm in Southwest Virginia and enjoyed a nice family reunion today but could not stop thinking about all the people impacted buy this horrible event. Not one person even mentioned it. I really don't get people. You're all on my heart and mind. If there's any way to help that's on the up & up please share it. God bless

[marybachleda]

May God help beautiful Asheville and everyone effected by this disaster 🙏

[monharris]

I'm in Raleigh and so sad about our mountain area. Sending prayers to the people there.

[annabrown]

BEAUTIFUL ASHVILLE NC I GREW UP THERE PRAYERS FOR ALL PEOPLE AND ANIMALS GREAT AND SMALL 🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻

[KarenLeeTLS]

Feeling sad for my home state of North Carolina and the wonderful people who are still stranded. No power. No phone communication. No way to let anyone know that they are running out of food and water. 😢

[BrettKolarik-oc]

Just left Asheville, so sad... praying for all

[keneldred]

I can’t be sorry enough to &/or for all of you!! All thoughts and Prayers are with you all throughout this entire nightmare!!

[Denise-jwmb]

Praying. Special prayers for Crossnore and Crossnore School. God hear our prayers. Amen.