PHOTOS: Hurricane Helene causes destruction across southeastern U.S.
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Hurricane Helene damage BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: A vehicle lifted by flooding was stuck against a barrier after heavy rain caused uncharacteristic flooding on September 27, 2024 in Boone, North Carolina. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images) (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
Hurricane Helene damage Flood debris along the Pigeon river left by tropical depression Helene is seen in Newport, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)
Hurricane Helene damage A flood damaged building and debris left by tropical depression Helene is seen in Newport, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)
Hurricane Helene damage VALDOSTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: A view of storm damage at Chez What in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 28, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia. Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida's Big Bend with winds up to 140 mph. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images) (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Helene damage Flood debris along the Pigeon river left by tropical depression Helene is seen in Newport, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)
Hurricane Helene damage A flood damaged building left by tropical depression Helene is seen in Newport, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)
Hurricane Helene damage The remains of a home on Davis Island that burned during Hurricane Helene on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) (Mike Carlson/AP)
Hurricane Helene damage Residents continue to clean our from flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in the Davis Island community on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) (Mike Carlson/AP)
Hurricane Helene Damage Chris Jordan, maintenance manager for Horseshoe Beach, hoists an American flag over the ruins of the city hall, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Horseshoe Beach, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert/AP)
Hurricane Helene Damage Contents of homes are piled on the side of the road after flooding from Hurricane Helene on Davis Island Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) (Mike Carlson/AP)
Hurricane Helene Damage Ellie Moss, right, along with family and friends cleans contents of her home after flooding from Hurricane Helene on Davis Island Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) (Mike Carlson/AP)
Hurricane Helene Damage TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: In this aerial view, boats are piled up in front of homes after Hurricane Helene hit the area as it passed offshore on September 28, 2024 in Treasure Island, Florida. Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida's Big Bend with winds up to 140 mph and storm surges that killed at least 42 people in several states. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Helene Damage TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: A boat lays on the shoreline after Hurricane Helene hit the area with high surge waters as it passed offshore on September 28, 2024 in Treasure Island, Florida. Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida's Big Bend with winds up to 140 mph and storm surges that killed at least 42 people in several states. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Helene Damage TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Trees and debris lay on the beach as people walk after Hurricane Helene hit the area with high surge waters as it passed offshore on September 28, 2024 in Treasure Island, Florida. Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida's Big Bend with winds up to 140 mph and storm surges that killed at least 42 people in several states. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Helene Damage Frankie Johnson, left, talks with fellow resident Charlene Huggins, whose home was destroyed, amid the destruction in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Horseshoe Beach, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert/AP)
Hurricane Helene Damage John Taylor puts up an American flag on his destroyed property in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Horseshoe Beach, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert/AP)
Hurricane Helene Damage Residents clean contents of their home after flooding from Hurricane Helene on Davis Island Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) (Mike Carlson/AP)
Hurricane Helene Damage LAKE LURE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Heavy machinery clears a road as the Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure, carrying debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina after heavy rains caused by Hurricane Helene on September 28, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Approximately six feet of debris piled on the bridge from Lake Lure to Chimney Rock, blocking access. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images) (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
Hurricane Helene Damage Boats rest beside a restaurant after being pushed up by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) (Mike Carlson/AP)
Hurricane Helene Damage LAKE LURE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure and overflows the town with debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene on September 28, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Approximately six feet of debris piled on the bridge from Lake Lure to Chimney Rock, blocking access. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images) (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
Hurricane Helene Damage LAKE LURE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure and overflows the town with debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene on September 28, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Approximately six feet of debris piled on the bridge from Lake Lure to Chimney Rock, blocking access. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images) (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)