Why Appalachia Flooded So Severely from Helene's Remnants
Briefly

Hurricane Helene caused record flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, illustrating the hazardous effects of tropical cyclones even in high-altitude regions where communities are not adequately prepared.
Janey Camp, a civil engineer, emphasized the unprecedented nature of this flooding event, stating that it's a 'perfect storm' scenario wherein terrain limitations exacerbated the devastation from Helene's rainfall.
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