CHARLOTTE — Many residents in northwest Charlotte have a long road ahead after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Chopper 9 Skyzoom captured the destruction along dozens of properties near Lake Drive near the Catawba River.
Homeowners were using tractors and elevated trucks to maneuver through the flooding.
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Most homeowners were parked on higher ground nearby until they could figure out what is going to happen next.
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“We couldn’t even get to our house,” said resident Allen Stewart. “We brought some kayaks to see what kind of damage our house was … it’s sad … we’re struggling. The whole community is struggling.”
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management wants residents to consult with emergency officials before returning to their homes.
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VIDEO: Chopper 9 flies over Helene’s damage in Charlotte, western NC
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