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Hurricane Helene

Images and video captured during and after the storm. Some of this footage is unedited and shown as shot — a raw record of the day.

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A man operates a Bobcat E45 compact excavator at a construction site.

Flood debris clogs a bridge in Marshall, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene.

Debris from Cotton Mill Studios sits in Asheville’s River Arts District after Hurricane Helene.

Four people stand around a campfire at night beneath a crescent moon.

Debris from Hurricane Helene sits in a river in Western North Carolina.

A helicopter lands on a highway during Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina.

A mud-covered bicycle leans against a brick building in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

State Police and rescue personnel coordinate during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina.

A lifeguard sign leans against a mangled fence after the 2020 Midland, Michigan floods.

Residents gather around a fire in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene.

A dog stands amidst debris in the aftermath of the 2022 Kentucky floods.

A horseshoe, a photo, and a figurine sit on a ledge after Hurricane Ian.

A 101st Airborne Division soldier leans against a tactical vehicle loaded with gear.

Flood debris litters the storefront of Natural Canvas Tattoo in Marshall after Hurricane Helene.

A man in camouflage clothing stands outdoors at night under a crescent moon.

A U.S. Army soldier loads equipment into a UH-72 Lakota helicopter.

Two men, one wearing a safety vest, look at a small notebook outdoors.

Search and rescue teams and a dog navigate debris after the 2018 Montecito mudslides.

A National Guard helicopter lands on Interstate 40 following Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Debris and a destroyed building sit in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

A man walks through debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

A South Carolina National Guard soldier participates in Hurricane Helene relief efforts in 2024.

Debris from Hurricane Helene flooding lines a riverbank in western North Carolina.

Flood debris and silt cover Biltmore Avenue in Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene.

An overturned canoe sits on a dry riverbed near flood debris after Hurricane Helene.

A firefighter at the Bat Cave post office in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

A woman carries supplies from a helicopter during Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

A volunteer carries a Starlink kit to a helicopter during Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

A U.S. Army soldier in full tactical gear walks along an outdoor path.

Glass bottles sit among ruins after the 2013 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

A white wall marks the location of Bat Cave, North Carolina.

Heavy machinery clears debris after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding in Chimney Rock, North Carolina.

A U.S. Army UH-72 Lakota helicopter flies past a lush, green wooded hillside.

A white wooden chair sits on a grassy ledge above a stone wall.

A "Get Help Here" sign stands in Swannanoa, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

A whiteboard note in Paradise, California, states residents are safe after the Camp Fire.

A rusted metal wind spinner stands in front of a brick building.

A camera crew films the destruction from Hurricane Helene in Marshall, North Carolina.

A mud-caked bicycle sits among debris following Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.

Ring doorbells sit in thick mud after Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

Remains of a residence destroyed by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

A red helicopter flies across a clear blue sky above a tree.

A sign provides Starlink Wi-Fi access in Marshall, North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene.

A hand holds a smartphone displaying a map of Chimney Rock after Hurricane Helene.

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol helicopter lands on NC Highway 9.

A soldier and civilian unload a generator from a helicopter during Hurricane Helene relief.

A crescent moon glows in a dark night sky above silhouetted trees.

National Guard personnel and a first responder load relief supplies following Hurricane Helene.

U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division soldiers transport supplies in an Infantry Squad Vehicle.

A man surveys flood destruction in Lake Lure, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene.

An LCFD responder surveys a rocky creek bed filled with debris following Hurricane Helene.

An excavator sits covered in flood debris along a river following Hurricane Helene.

101st Airborne Division soldiers operate a tactical vehicle during Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

A mud-caked whiteboard advertising a concert stands amidst debris from Hurricane Helene.

Four people gather around a glowing campfire beneath a crescent moon at night.

Two people sit near a large, glowing bonfire outdoors at night.

An excavator clears mud from Main Street in Marshall, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene.

A soldier in camouflage stands beside a military helicopter with an open door.

A utility worker in a white hard hat and high-visibility gear works on equipment.

West Virginia State Police helicopter lands on a highway during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

A South Carolina National Guard soldier stands beside a military helicopter.

An American flag drapes over debris outside a home following the Marshall Fire.

A fallen tree trunk rests over an orange dumpster following storm damage.

A utility vehicle navigates a mud-covered road in Swannanoa following Hurricane Helene.

Personnel load relief supplies onto a helicopter in Lake Lure following Hurricane Helene.

A house stands heavily damaged by river flooding after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

An excavator sits amid heavy flood debris following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

Men and an officer gather around a campfire in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

Boulders and flood debris surround damaged homes in Chimney Rock after Hurricane Helene.

Muddy GMC truck flies an American flag during Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina.

A person uses a wooden pole to tend a street fire at night.

Debris and cinder blocks from buildings destroyed by the 2021 Mayfield, Kentucky tornado.

A vehicle navigates a damaged mountain road in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

An LCFD first responder walks toward a figure in tactical gear in Lake Charles.

A man throws debris into a dumpster after the 2021 Western Kentucky tornado outbreak.

A damaged town sign sits amidst debris in Marshall, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene.

A damaged Ford pickup rests on a wall following Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

A person holds a sign stating no more volunteers or supplies are needed.

A South Carolina National Guard soldier prepares for a mission during Hurricane Helene relief.

A man wearing a high-visibility vest and radio stands outdoors with a smiling colleague.

Two men wearing headlamps and carrying backpacks stand outdoors in the dark.

Tools and debris fill a workshop destroyed by a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky.

A Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog provides support in Swannanoa after Hurricane Helene.

Damaged road signs for Asheville and Chimney Rock lie in debris after Hurricane Helene.

Handwritten signs at Christmount thank first responders and World Central Kitchen after Hurricane Helene.

Fallen trees and debris line a riverbank in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

A man with a long white beard and a flat cap stands in profile outdoors.

Two women embrace during recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.

A sign in Hendersonville indicates no additional aid is needed following Hurricane Helene.

A truck delivers relief water through downtown Marshall, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene.

A "Lost Dog" flyer for a 135-pound pet is attached to a utility pole.

A bear statue stands among debris following the 2021 tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky.

A damaged Subaru marked with a red X sits in the Maui wildfire aftermath.

Floodwaters from Hurricane Helene washed away a bridge approach, leaving guardrails suspended.

A mud-covered Town of Marshall sign and American flag remain after Hurricane Helene flooding.

An empty glass bottle with twine wrapping sits on a large, light-colored rock.

A person wearing denim overalls and a wide-brimmed hat stands near motorcycles outdoors.

Two women embrace near a first responder during Hurricane Helene recovery in Bat Cave.

A pilot gives a thumbs up from a World Central Kitchen helicopter.

Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flood damage to infrastructure and homes in Western North Carolina.

Debris litters a street in Burnsville, North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene.

A section of road lies collapsed next to a river following Hurricane Helene.

Catastrophic damage at Bat Cave River Cottages in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

A motorhome sits stuck in deep mud following Hurricane Ian in Florida.

Debris and destroyed buildings in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

Debris and a "River Front" sign sit on a rocky bank after Hurricane Helene.

People survey severe riverbank erosion in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

A yellow toolbox sits among debris following the December 2021 Kentucky tornado outbreak.

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol helicopter kicks up dust during takeoff.

A man walks past autumn decorations on a pavilion at a KOA campground.

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol helicopter lands on a highway during Hurricane Helene relief.

Damaged railroad tracks and debris sit in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

Flood damage from Hurricane Helene impacts a bridge and house in Western North Carolina.

A mud-caked American flag hangs from a damaged building after the 2021 Mayfield tornado.

A helicopter lands on NC Highway 9 during Hurricane Helene relief in Bat Cave.

Two soldiers in U.S. Army uniforms walk outdoors in full combat gear.

Crystal Case carries supplies from a helicopter during Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina.

A tattered American flag hangs amidst debris following the May 2011 Joplin, Missouri tornado.

A 101st Airborne Division crew member stands next to a UH-72 Lakota helicopter.

A person walks past damaged railroad tracks and debris following Hurricane Helene in Asheville.

Responders unload emergency supplies from a Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter following Hurricane Helene.

Debris and downed lines litter a road in Marshall, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene.