At least 10 storm-related deaths have been reported in North Carolina, the latest being a man who drove his truck through flooded roads, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement tonight.
The governor said crews have rescued more than 200 people since Helene made landfall on Thursday.
“The catastrophic devastation to western North Carolina is like nothing we have ever seen,” Cooper said. “Emergency responders are working around the clock coordinating rescues and getting resources to help people with their immediate needs as they work to save lives.”
Though “many of the rivers and tributaries are still far above flood stage,” waters are receding, state officials said according to the statement. Water levels are expected to be near-normal by late Monday.
At least 10 storm-related deaths have been reported in North Carolina, the latest being a man who drove his truck through flooded roads, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement tonight.
The governor said crews have rescued more than 200 people since Helene made landfall on Thursday.
“The catastrophic devastation to western North Carolina is like nothing we have ever seen,” Cooper said. “Emergency responders are working around the clock coordinating rescues and getting resources to help people with their immediate needs as they work to save lives.”
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