Hurricane Helene devastated Fairview, N.C., particularly impacting residents like Stuart and Jackie Pacheo, whose home was engulfed by floodwaters following the storm. After 30 years of living next to a creek, their foundation is now covered in mud, and they witness the destruction of their property. As meteorologists identify freshwater flooding as the most deadly result of hurricanes, they focus on forecasting improvements, with Helene claiming 249 lives—94 from flooding. The storm's severity is linked to climate change, bringing heavier rainfall and increased risks for vulnerable inland communities.
The storm's floodwaters covered what used to be Stuart and Jackie Pacheo's living room, reminding them of their once familiar home, now lost to disaster.
With climate change causing bigger and wetter storms, meteorologists are focused on improving forecasts for freshwater flooding, a leading cause of deadly hurricane impacts.
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