When Hurricane Helene Struck, a Puppy From Western NC Found a Home at High Point's Baseball Stadium

What made Tropical Storm Helene historic?

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking rain and wind to the High Country, leaving a lasting impact across the region. It marked Boone’s most devastating flood event since 1940 — and before that, 1916.

When Hurricane Helene struck, a puppy from western NC found a home at High Point's baseball stadium

"We gave her a home," High Point Rockers President Pete Fisch said. "We gave her a second chance."

Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures

Last Updated on September 16, 2025 4:19 pm ALL OPENED SITES:AVERY COUNTY- Includes Elk FallsTR 172 Elk Falls Trail Elk Falls RoadBUNCOMBE COUNTY- Includes Big Ivy, Coleman Boundary, Shope Creek, Douglas Falls, Stony ForkTR 161 Big ButtTR 170 Snowball Trail to Hawkbill Rock (trail closed beyond Hawkbill Rock to the old fire tower site)HAYWOOD COUNTY-Includes Harmon DenAll Trails and Roads not listed in the closed list are OPEN!MADISON COUNTY- In…