HURRICANE HELENE
Before-and-After Satellite Images Show the Effects of Helene on Western North Carolina
Bird’s-eye views of how the storm devastated parts of cities and entire towns
These before-and-after satellite images of Asheville and other areas of Western North Carolina, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, show the destruction caused by heavy rains before and during Hurricane Helene.
The before images were taken in 2022; the after images on October 5–7, 2024, following Helene’s landfall on September 26.
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Biltmore Village, Asheville
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Biltmore Village, Asheville
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River Arts District, Asheville
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Chimney Rock
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Chimney Rock
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Broad River east of Chimney Rock, near Lake Lure
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Broad River east of Chimney Rock, near Lake Lure
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Bat Cave
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Bat Cave
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Old Fort
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Old Fort
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Swannanoa
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Swannanoa
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Pisgah High School, Canton
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Pisgah High School, Canton
Explore for yourself: See more NOAA images of Helene here.
How to help: See our list of organizations involved in the relief efforts.
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