PHOTOS: Western NC devastated by Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The images and videos coming from western North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene show the intense destruction and the looming clean-up effort for crews in the coming weeks.

Look through photos from Channel 9 reporters, Chopper 9 Skyzoom, and Channel 9 viewers throughout the area.

Photos: Hurricane Helene leaves parts of North Carolina underwater

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Helene damage from Chopper 9 Skyzoom

Photos: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock devastated after Helene

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Damage left in Chimney Rock on Monday, Sept. 30, after flooding from Tropical Storm Helene

Tropical Storm Helene causes major flooding, damage to the Carolinas

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flooding along the Catawba River (WSOC)

(VIDEO: Chopper 9 flies over Helene’s damage in Charlotte, western NC)

Chopper 9 flies over Helene’s damage in Charlotte, western NC

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