Lake Lure, Helene and Chimney Rock
‘This is such a disaster.’ Town of Lake Lure devastated by hurricane
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WSPA) – The town of Lake Lure was devastated by the chaos Hurricane Helene left behind. 7NEWS viewed some damage Wednesday. The storm flooded the town, washing away boats and docks. Some homes are barely standing on stilts. The lake is filled with debris and is considered unsafe, according to town leaders.
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure before and after: Photos of Western NC towns after Helene
Aerial views of towns and communities in Western NC show the impact Helene had. Take a look at the before and after photos here.
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure residents seek info on friends, family after Helene: 'Once a town is now a river'
Search and rescue workers were fanning through the small town of Chimney Rock east of Asheville early Monday after it was almost entirely wiped out.
Footage of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Area in North Carolina After Helene's Destruction Is Downright Apocalyptic
The footage that is appearing on social media right now of the famous, tourist area, is heartbreaking, and frightening.
'You want to cry': Hurricane Helene leaves Chimney Rock, Lake Lure heavily damaged
Chimney Rock and Lake Lure suffered some of the most severe damage from Helene. Rutherford County continues to take missing person reports.
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, NC, looking to rebuild, help neighbors following Helene devastation
Two tight-knit Western North Carolina communities are looking to rebuild and help their neighbors a week after Helene brought devastating floods to the area.
Tourist faves Chimney Rock, Lake Lure have piles and piles of debris after Helene's floods
From Ellenboro's back roads to Chimney Rock Village's popular drag, downed trees and flood debris hamper travel.
Chimney Rock "Starting From Zero" After Town Swept Into Nearby Lake Lure By Hurricane Helene
It's going to take years to recover." Chimney Rock, the tiny town roughly 25 miles southeast of Asheville that’s home to the iconic Chimney Rock State Park, was nearly wiped off the map by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
Rainbow Bridge in Lake Lure, a place to mourn lost pets, was destroyed by Helene
LAKE LURE, N.C. — A beloved colorful bridge hidden in Lake Lure, North Carolina was destroyed by the floodwaters and strong winds brought on by Hurricane Helene . The Rainbow Bridge was a place for ...
NC officials detect damage to Lake Lure dam after emergency evacuation of people nearby
The nearly 100-year-old dam suffered damage to its structural supports but was still holding Friday afternoon, officials said ...
‘This is such a disaster’: North Carolina’s Lake Lure region reeling from storm devastation
The town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, is reeling from the devastation caused by Helene. 7NEWS viewed some damage Wednesday.
Emergency responders and firefighters continue rescue efforts in Lake Lure
Lake Lure has received additional help from the U.S. Coast Guard. Cell service and internet access in the town have improved.
North Carolina floods: Lake Lure Dam overtops with water, but remains in tact, officials say
Several counties in western North Carolina are experiencing flooding caused by heavy rain from what was Helene.
Lake Lure Dam in Western NC stable after imminent failure warning; emergency repairs begin
The Lake Lure Dam, which was feared doomed to collapse on Friday, is stable and emergency repairs are set to begin.
Lake Lure couple reunited after volunteer rescue pilot threatened with arrest
For a split-second, it sounded like thunder. Both Mike and Susan Coffey were sitting in silence, trying to figure out what ...
Nash deputy and cadaver dog perform grim, yet necessary job in finding bodies along Lake Lure
It's a job no one wants to do, but it has to be done. Some disaster recovery teams are tasked with recovering bodies of those ...