Natural Disasters

North Carolina October 23

North Carolina CEO uses personal helicopter to save 11-day-old baby from remote area ravaged by Helene

Zeb Hadley, a private helicopter owner and CEO of National Coatings, ended up saving an 11-day-old baby who was born prematurely just before Hurricane Helene struck.

Hurricanes October 22

Captain rescued after surviving Hurricane Milton inside cooler: boat owner

The Coast Guard rescued the captain of the "Capt. Dave" boat following Hurricane Milton. The ship's owner, Steven Hawley, indicated that the captain survived in a cooler box.

North Carolina October 22

Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.

Hurricanes October 18

Helene 'like a bomb went off': Florida Rep Kat Cammack details severe hurricane damage

Florida Rep. Kat Cammack said that her district has suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene, including "astronomical" agricultural damage and more.

North Carolina October 17

Charity hopes western North Carolinians not be forgotten during 'long, complicated' Helene recovery

While some western North Carolina towns are welcoming visitors, others are still trying to help their neighbors recover from the Hurricane Helene devastation.

North Carolina October 17

Western North Carolina mountain towns open for business, seeking tourists following Helene

Business owners in western North Carolina are calling for tourists to visit the area following the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind weeks ago.

Hurricanes October 17

Hurricane Helene: 'Backbone of America' helping farmers across Southeast who lost billions in crops, land

Hurricane Helene has devastated farmland and killed livestock across the Southeast. Experts estimate agricultural damages from the hurricane could be billions of dollars.

North Carolina October 16

Snow impacts western NC mountain towns recovering from Hurricane Helene: 'Coldest air of the season so far'

People living in areas still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene weeks later are now dealing with cold temperatures and snow.

Hurricanes October 15

'The biggest challenge right now is fuel': Rep. Greg Steube of Florida talks hurricane aftermath

Rep. Greg Steube, a Republican from Florida, says fuel shortages are a challenge following recent hurricanes that have hammered the Sunshine State.

Florida October 15

Video shows Hurricane Milton-impacted family, dogs rescued from floodwaters

A family and their dogs were rescued from Hurricane Milton floodwaters in Florida, bodycamera footage from Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shows.