The rain before Helene arrived.

Curve at RAD after heavy rain before going underwater the night Helene came through.

Jean Webb Park after heavy rain before the night of Helene's super flood.

The rain before Helene arrived.

Second Gear Bike and Outdoor shop in the River Arts District before it was fully flooded by the river.

First sight of the French Broad River and RAD after Helene swept through.

Information for the community.

Residents waiting to get supplies-cash only-limited water and batteries.

The reality of the situation.

Hi-Wire Brewing River Arts District

Trying to charge up a Jackery when there was rarely a long period of sunshine. There was no electricity or phone signal for a week.

There was no electricity or phone signal for a week. Running water was a much dire situation for a very long time.

Biltmore Village after Helene

Biltmore Village after Helene. The Wendy's has now been torn down.

Biltmore Village after Helene

Biltmore Village after Helene

River Arts District after Helene

River Arts District after Helene. The water rose over the top the sign.

River Arts District after Helene.

River Arts District after Helene. Second Gear was eventually torn down to foundation a year after the storm and will now be an outdoor skating rink.

River Arts District after Helene.

One of the community support systems. Free Wi-Fi and phone charging for the weeks after when home service was still not available.

An important tool to have during and after a storm.

Free warm meals were often provided during the weeks following. Thank you Twisted Laurel downtown Asheville.

Clear sky over Archetype Brewing and Pizza Mind in West Asheville.

Homes and businesses by Carrier Park were completely flooded.

Carrier Park

Many vehicles were destroyed by flood waters.

Carrier Park

Carrier Park. Many objects, in addition to trees were carried by the raging waters.

River Arts District

Visible water line from flooding.

River Arts District

River Arts District White Duck Taco

River Arts District

Free music and pizza at Mellow Mushroom downtown. Everyone was grateful for all of the generosity of businesses and volunteers.

Biltmore Village Starbucks is now gone following this damage.

River Arts District

The Orange Peel was one of many businesses able to provide supplies or assistance.

Both drinking and flushing water were desperately needed. Thankfully there were resident and charity donations as well as help from Red Cross, FEMA, and the National Guard.

Both drinking and flushing water were desperately needed, as well as hygiene and food supplies. Thankfully there were resident and charity donations as well as help from Red Cross, FEMA, and the National Guard.

FEMA was here with supplies and helped residents apply for financial assistance.

Both drinking and flushing water were desperately needed. Thankfully there were resident and charity donations as well as help from Red Cross, FEMA, and the National Guard.

Portable public laundry

A shower truck