Author: WeatherPreppers

Officials still don’t how how many people are missing as the death toll from the floods continues to rise. MADRID, Spain — Three days after historic flash floods swept through several towns in southern Valencia, in eastern Spain, the initial shock was giving way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity on Friday. Many streets are still blocked by piled-up vehicles and debris, in some cases trapping residents in their homes. Some places still don’t…

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Crews are working to contain a fire in Watauga County, N.C. No further information has been released. No injuries have been reported. It’s not known how the fire started. More information will be released when it is available.

Cleanup continues one month after Hurricane Helene and Catawba Riverkeeper is looking for volunteers to help with the effort this Saturday, Nov. 2. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene, folks are still cleaning up the mess the storm left behind. It’s a task that’s no stranger to Catawba Riverkeeper, a group that organizes cleanups regularly to keep our waterways clear on the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. They’ve been working all month long to clean…

Previously, North Carolina Emergency Management kept track of missing people with a registry. It’s now up to individual counties. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Emergency Management was keeping track of the number of missing people in western North Carolina. It utilized information from NC 211, where people could report an unaccounted person. However, that registry has since been closed. State emergency representatives told WFMY News 2 this about…

Previously, North Carolina Emergency Management kept track of missing people with a registry. It’s now up to individual counties. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Emergency Management was keeping track of the number of missing people in western North Carolina. It utilized information from NC 211, where people could report an unaccounted person. However, that registry has since been closed. State emergency representatives told WFMY News 2 this about…

The woman’s body was found on Oct. 23, nearly a month after she was reported missing from the Buck Hill Campground. AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — A Tennessee woman who was reported missing from an Avery County campground during Hurricane Helene was found dead nearly a month after the storm, officials said.  The Avery County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a search operation along the North Toe River on Oct. 23 when they found a woman’s body…

The reopening comes after weeks of repurposing facilities to help affected residents. ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — Ashe County Schools resumed classes on Tuesday following an extended closure due to Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on the North Carolina mountain community.  Students returned on Oct. 29 on a two-hour delay schedule, which will continue through Nov. 1, while staff will report at regular times. The reopening comes after weeks of repurposing facilities to help affected residents. “Our…

The reopening comes after weeks of repurposing facilities to help affected residents. ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — Ashe County Schools resumed classes on Tuesday following an extended closure due to Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on the North Carolina mountain community.  Students returned on Oct. 29 on a two-hour delay schedule, which will continue through Nov. 1, while staff will report at regular times. The reopening comes after weeks of repurposing facilities to help affected residents. “Our…