Hurricane Helene severely impacted Western North Carolina, flooding areas in Asheville, causing landslides, isolating residents, and leading to a lengthy water crisis that stunted local tourism.
The City of Asheville lifted its boil-water notice after 53 days, marking progress, but many businesses are still struggling as the fall tourist season was lost.
Asheville's hotels depend on fall tourism for revenue, with October typically generating over $50 million, a crucial figure impacted drastically by the recent flooding and damage.
Restoration of services is underway, yet many in Asheville face a prolonged recovery, with a tourism rebound not expected until summer or potentially 2025.
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