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Helene Packs Historical, Catastrophic Flooding in Southeast, Appalachian Spine
September 28, 2024
UPDATED By WeatherBug Meteorologists
Helene became a post-tropical cyclone on Friday afternoon as it entered central and western Kentucky where it will stall this weekend. Helene will gradually dissipate and move eastward into the eastern Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic by the beginning of next week.
Helene will squeeze out an additional 3 to 6 inches of rainfall today across the central and southern Appalachian Spine. Storm totals from Helene will easily reach 6 to 12 inches with locally up to 20 inches possible. This has already led to historic and catastrophic flooding and will continue to do so through tonight and Saturday from northern Georgia to Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. Remember, if you approach a flooded road, it is best to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”
Repetitive, heavy rain may lead to significant flooding across southwestern Ohio, southern Indiana and Illinois, and from southeastern Missouri and northeastern Arkansas into Tennessee and far northern parts of Mississippi and Alabama. Drenched by an inch or two to locally up to 5 to 7 inches will be common. Interstate 40 in western Tennessee and 165 and 69 in Kentucky will likely receive the highest amounts through Saturday evening.
As this season continues to heat up, it’s a good reminder to ensure that your hurricane kit is ready, with essentials like portable phone chargers, water, non-perishable food, and batteries. Make sure you know evacuation routes from your area and keep an eye on WeatherBug for the latest updates on Helene and other storms this season.