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Road closures in North Carolina due to Helene flooding

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Hundreds of roads in North Carolina closed, flooded or flooded

Helene's anger is a historic flood disaster. The deadly storm dumped significant rainfall across the state and led to life-threatening flash flooding. Rivers and streams overflow their banks. More than a foot of rain fell across much of western North Carolina in the mountains. At least 29.5 inches of rain was reported in Busick Raws in Yancey County. In the western part of the state alone, more than 359 roads are closed. “Do not travel to western North Carolina unless there is an emergency,” said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Click here to get the latest news of interest. This will help you find out if roads in your area are flooded and check road conditions. Visit WXII 12 News and click on the Traffic section for road conditions and alerts. Travelers traveling through North Carolina can call 511 during the day for current road conditions and other important information. Stay up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here Flood Mapping and Warning Network. RELATED COVERAGEMore Weather Coverage: Weather Alerts | Closure and delays | Current weather forecast | Post images to the uLocal North Carolina | Facebook group Traffic information | Report closures and delays | SkyCams | Download the WXII12 News mobile app. ►Download the Very Local app for updates on the storm

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina –

Helene's anger is a historical flood mess. The deadly storm dumped significant rainfall across the state and led to life-threatening flash flooding.

Rivers and streams overflow their banks. More than a foot of rain fell across much of western North Carolina in the mountains. At least 29.5 inches of rain was reported in Busick Raws in Yancey County.

In the western part of the state alone, more than 359 roads are closed.

“Do not travel to western North Carolina unless there is an emergency,” said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.

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There is a way to find out if roads in your area are flooded and check road conditions. Visit WXII 12 News and click on the Traffic section for road conditions and alerts.

Those traveling through North Carolina can call 511 during the day for the latest road conditions and other important information.

Stay up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

You can also view flood levels across the state through the Flood Inundation Mapping & Alert Network.

RELATED COVERAGE

More weather coverage: Weather warnings | Closure and delays | Current weather forecast | Post images in the uLocal North Carolina | Facebook group Traffic information | Report closures and delays | SkyCams | Download the WXII12 News mobile app

►Download the Very Local app for updates on the storm

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