The homeowners living along Riverside Drive have faced natural disasters destroying their houses, but a long-term solution may involve relocating them.
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday evening on a voluntary buyout program for the homeowners along the Riverside Drive corridor in northwest Charlotte.
You may remember during Hurricane Helene, houses in that neighborhood suffered severe flooding. Flood waters caused the river to overtake houses, with the waterline reaching the second floor in many spots.
(GALLERY: Photos: Hurricane Helene leaves parts of North Carolina under water)
Helene damage from Chopper 9 Skyzoom
Chopper Nine's views of Hurricane Helene aftermath
Chopper Nine Riverside Dr damage
Cowans Ford Dam after Hurricane Helene
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over Lake Lure and the Chimney Rock area on the evening of Sept. 27, 2024
TRACKING: Flood waters continue to rise after Helene moved out
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)
Mountain Island Dam (WSOC)
Mountain Island Dam (WSOC)
Mountain Island Dam (WSOC)
NewsChopper 2 flies over areas flooded from Helene This is the view from NewsChopper 2 on Saturday a day after Tropical Storm Helene caused significant flooding across metro Atlanta.
NewsChopper 2 flies over areas flooded from Helene This is the view from NewsChopper 2 on Saturday a day after Tropical Storm Helene caused significant flooding across metro Atlanta.
NewsChopper 2 flies over areas flooded from Helene This is the view from NewsChopper 2 on Saturday a day after Tropical Storm Helene caused significant flooding across metro Atlanta.
Homeowners were forced out of their houses until code enforcement gave approval for them to return after Helene. Some lots were more damaged than others.