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What made Hurricane Helene so destructive in North Carolina?

Climate change and a predecessor event made Hurricane Helene a "perfect storm."

Aired 11/06/2024

SCI NC

What made Hurricane Helene so destructive in North Carolina?

Special | 6m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

Climate change and a predecessor event made Hurricane Helene a "perfect storm."

Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented devastation in Western North Carolina, with 40 trillion gallons of rain making it one of the heaviest rainfall events in the state's history. Learn more from area experts who highlight the importance of monitoring trends and historical records to better understand future storm risk.

Aired 11/06/2024

SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

SCI NC

What made Hurricane Helene so destructive in North Carolina?

Special | 6m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented devastation in Western North Carolina, with 40 trillion gallons of rain making it one of the heaviest rainfall events in the state's history. Learn more from area experts who highlight the importance of monitoring trends and historical records to better understand future storm risk.

Aired 11/06/2024

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PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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