More than a foot of rain from Storm Helene overwhelmed saturated soils in the Southeast, causing significant flooding and making many roadways impassable.
Bradley Panovich remarked on the poor communication in the aftermath, stating the number and severity of mudslides is currently difficult to assess due to ongoing rescue efforts.
Philip Prince warned of widespread soil sliding, attributing it to the significant rainfall before and during the storm, emphasizing the potential for catastrophic flooding.
The National Weather Service had previously cautioned about landslide risks, indicating that significant rainfall could lead to historic and life-threatening flooding.
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