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Hurricane Relief Response

​Storm Overview

Hurricane Helene hit southeastern U.S. with devastating force on September 26, 2024, bringing widespread damage from powerful winds, flooding, and storm surges. Our thoughts are with all who have been impacted

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane near the mouth of the Aucilla River in Florida's Big Bend area. The storm brought 140 mph winds and severe rain, flooding, and tornadic activity.

Emergency Management and Support

FEMA is the lead on Hurricane Helene Response efforts and coordinating with several government agencies to provide emergency recovery support. Visit www.fema.gov for the most current information.

News

Pittsburgh geologist supports rapid response task force to assess landslides after Hurricane Helene
4/8/2025
When Hurricane Helene unleashed 15 inches of rain over two days in October 2024, the flood waters did not just recede quietly in North Carolina in the storm’s aftermath. Beyond the flood waters, the...
USACE team documenting Hurricane Helene flood data shifts focus to North Carolina
11/22/2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team documenting flood information in the wake of Hurricane Helene has culminated surveys in Tennessee and Virginia and has shifted...
Prepared, Responsive, and Ready: Nashville District's Emergency Management team takes action in Hurricane Helene response
11/19/2024
In response to Hurricane Helene, which struck Eastern Tennessee on September 26, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Emergency Management (EM) team sprang into action. After...
USACE team collecting Hurricane Helene flood data to build resiliency into community planning and response
10/23/2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2024) – Data collection teams are documenting flood information that will help hydraulic engineers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers understand the impacts of Hurricane...
Louisville District continues to support Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina
10/22/2024
When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, it left communities without basic resources and caused significant infrastructure damage, as well as more than 1.5 million cubic yards of debris. From the...
Corps provides regulatory info for Tennessee flood response
10/2/2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has released a fact sheet aimed at assisting the public in navigating permitting requirements during the recovery...
Corps of Engineers Monitors Impact of Hurricane Helene on Cumberland River Basin
9/26/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is monitoring expected heavy rainfall as the the remnants of Hurricane Helene are forecasted to move through the Cumberland River Basin beginning...
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