View post-Helene flooding in Asheville and western North Carolina

The National Weather Service said Helene had cleared most of western North Carolina as of 11:21 a.m. Friday, but significant impacts, including severe flooding, were expected to continue through the weekend.

Many areas and towns along the French Broad River are experiencing flooding and the river continues to rise.

Landslides are still possible in the mountains, especially until the last rain subsides on Friday afternoon or evening.

Here is some of the damage in the area caused by local social media posts:

Swannanoa, outside Asheville

Hendersonville:

Asheville:

Asheville Arts District

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UNC Asheville:

Asheville: I-40 facing US 74

Photos from our reporting:

Marshall