Understanding the Impact of Hurricane Helene on Flooding in the Southeast

Hurricane Helene flooded Asheville, NC, at levels never seen before. Natural disasters like this require citizens to assess broad sources of data to determine a thoughtful response that will protect their community in the future. This activity investigates how humans and nature impact areas around rivers, particularly within the floodplain, to help understand why communities in the mountains of North Carolina were impacted by Hurricane Helene and how to address any shortcomings.