Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Flooding and Destruction Across the Southeast US
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, now weakening as it continues to impact the Southeast, leading to at least 14 deaths and leaving millions without power. Mandatory evacuations have been issued in several areas, including Rosman and Davidson River in North Carolina. Flash flood emergencies are in effect across the region, with reports of life-threatening flooding in Boone and significant flooding across the North Carolina mountains. River levels are rising, prompting officials to close roads and issue warnings for tornadoes. States of emergency have been declared in several locations as communities brace for ongoing impacts from the remnants of the storm.
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