Lake Lure Dam 'remains stable'
Lake Lure Dam 'remains stable' after flooding from Helene
"There are no ongoing concerns associated with dam failure," town engineers said. Concerns over a possible forced downstream evacuations Friday.
North Carolina floods: Lake Lure Dam overtops with water, but remains in tact, officials say
As Helene weakens, the now-tropical storm's strong winds and heavy rain continue to wreak havoc across the Southeast U.S., including in North Carolina where at least one county has ordered evacuations.
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.
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.
'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.
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. The town remains under a boil advisory and has a no-flush order. All town wells are operable with the expectation of two and staff are working to repair these wells.
Lake Lure dam no longer at risk of failure after Emergency Flash Flood alert issued
"Flash Flood Emergency for the Lake Lure Dam! Dam failure imminent! Residents below the dam need to evacuate to higher ground immediately!"
Lake Lure Dam no longer at imminent risk of failure, officials say
The Lake Lure Dam is no longer at an imminent risk of failure, emergency management officials in Rutherford County posted on Facebook shortly after 8 p.m. Friday.
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.
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Two reported dead in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock area; FEMA sees Rutherford County as a priority
The ringing of phones, radio squawks and typing fill the room of the emergency operations center (EOC) for Rutherford County ...
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In Rutherford County, hope mixes with desperation: 'Like we're being left out'
The quaint village of Chimney Rock is mostly rubble. Cars are destroyed. Debris is piled high. And many are running low on ...
Lake Lure dam failure in North Carolina prompts mandatory evacuation for nearby residents
Nearby residents were asked to evacuate to the Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church. LAKE LURE, N.C. — Excessive rain has ...
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 ...
Rescue missions underway in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene brings ‘historic’ flooding, landslides
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said the flooding in western North Carolina was "historic" and teams are conducting search ...