Why Hurricane Helene’s Flash Floods Were So Deadly in Asheville | NOVA | PBS

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In September 2024, a combination of weather conditions triggered catastrophic flash floods around Asheville, North Carolina. But how did it happen–and why?

Discover how a low-pressure system pulled Tropical Storm Helene inland to the Blue Ridge Mountains, which turned a moderate flood into an unprecedented disaster.

Watch the full documentary, Superfloods, premiering Oct 29 on PBS. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/superfloods/

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