North Carolina river breaks 230 year old record during Hurricane Helene

North Carolina river breaks 230 year old record during Hurricane Helene

The Swannanoa River in Asheville is experiencing major flooding above 26 feet, which was last seen in 1791.

North Carolina River Breaks 230 Year Old Record During Hurricane Helene

The Swannanoa River at Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, has reached flood levels not seen since 1791 after Hurricane Helene brought torrential rain to the area.Helene made landfall late Thursday night about 10 miles west of Perry, Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm was a Category 4 hurricane at the time, with maximum sustained winds at around 140 miles per hour. The storm brought life-threatening storm sur…