Hurricane Helene, Lake Lure
‘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.
Lake Lure North Carolina destroyed by Hurricane Helene
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Lake Lure is one of the many towns in western North Carolina heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene. Lake Lure is a small lake town located about 30 miles east of Asheville.
Western North Carolina town where ‘Dirty Dancing’ was filmed devastated by Hurricane Helene
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.
Drone footage shows damage in North Carolina's Lake Lure area
The Lake Lure area of North Carolina was hit hard by flood waters from Hurricane Helene as shown in this drone footage taken on Oct. 1, 2024.
A mass of debris covers North Carolina’s Lake Lure days after Hurricane Helene
A mass of debris, including overturned pontoon boats and splintered wooden docks and tree trunks, covered the surface of Lake Lure, a picturesque spot tucked between the mountains outside Asheville.
North Carolina Lake Lure Dam Failure Update: People Must Leave Immediately
A North Carolina dam failure is imminent after water levels at the Broad River rose 10 feet in only a few hours from Hurricane Helene.
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, the NC town decimated by Helene, is an iconic filming site
Lake Lure is also a popular filming location for big-budget films. Dirty Dancing (1987), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), and Firestarter (1984) are some of the movies filmed in Lake Lure or nearby Chimney Rock, which was also hit hard by Helene.
North Carolina official reveals shocking damage to tourist town: 'All of it was washed into the lake'
One North Carolina GOP national committeeman, whose family has lived on Lake Lure for generations, recounts how the tourist town of Chimney Rock has been devastated.
‘Post-apocalyptic’: Debris from destroyed town fills lake in North Carolina
Video filmed by Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari shows a “post apocalyptic” scene in Lake Lure, North Carolina after floods caused by Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the area.
Before And After Images Show Hurricane Helene Destruction in North Carolina
It was reported that after the hurricane, 30 inches of rainfall had fallen in North Carolina, the biggest local flooding in recorded history.
North Carolina residents recall devastating floods but says ‘We will bounce back’
Residents in the Lake Lure area of North Carolina recounted the powerful floods that struck last week. John Payne, a ...
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.
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Asheville's Hillcrest public housing 'pitch black' nightly after Helene: Asking for help
The Hillcrest community is caring for one another in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. Many residents feel overlooked by the city and outside world.