Douglas Dam was spilling a record amount of water, 450,000 gallons a second. The Nolichucky Dam withstood twice the water flow of Niagara Falls.

While floods are considered one of the most common and costly natural disasters in the country, FEMA says just 4% of U.S. homes have flood insurance.

Hurricane Helene devastated Swannanoa, NC, on September 30, 2024, claiming 116 lives and causing extensive destruction. The storm left sunken ground, overturned cars, and hazardous depressions, threatening both vehicles and pedestrians.