Recovery In Action

Updates and reports on Western North Carolina communities recovering from Hurricane Helene

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Recent Updates

crane services and trucking in the asheville area by Up! Up! Lifting

Up Lifting Business in Asheville

Here’s a quick update as we just passed the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene here in the Asheville area.

Swannanoa NC Hurricane Helene flooding recovery update

Swannanoa NC Recovery

Update on Swannanoa, North Carolina recovery from Hurricane Helene, captured between December 2024 and April 2025.

Hurricane Helene debris cleanup in Bat Cave and Chimney Rock of Hickory Nut Gorge.

Bat Cave and Broad River Cleanup

Documenting Hurricane Helene recovery in Hickory Nut Gorge, including Bat Cave and Chimney Rock.

Hurricane Helene impact to Bee Tree Reservoir, Creek in Swannanoa

Bee Tree Reservoir and Creek

Documentation of Hurricane Helene impact and recovery in and around Swannanoa, NC. Video of Bee Tree Reservoir, Bee Tree Creek, and Road.

Hurricane Helene Western NC Black Mountain North Fork Reservoir Auxiliary Spillway

North Fork Reservoir and Spillway

The North Fork Reservoir collects drinking water for the entire Asheville area. The North Fork Swannanoa River flows into the

North Fork Burnett Reservoir and Swannanoa River Watershed

Swannanoa Watershed – North Fork Swannanoa River, Reservoir

Informational video on Hurricane Helene impact and recovery, tracing the watershed from the North Fork Reservoir, North Fork Swannonoa River, and the Swannanoa River.

May 1, 2025 May Appalachian Update – SEE THE AFFECT