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Rhiannon12866

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Mon Sep 30, 2024, 12:59 AM Sep 30

Chimney Rock, NC DESTROYED By Massive Hurricane Helene Flood 9/29/2024 - Storm Chaser Aaron Rigsby



No other words to describe the situation in North Carolina other than devastating. A large portion of Chimney Rock, NC has been completely destroyed and cut off from communication with rescues ongoing this morning. The air reveals the extent of the damage. - 09/29/2024.
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Chimney Rock, NC DESTROYED By Massive Hurricane Helene Flood 9/29/2024 - Storm Chaser Aaron Rigsby (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Sep 30 OP
That's so horrible. I'm speechless. Dave Bowman Sep 30 #1
Living in the flood plain is never a good idea, particularly with climate change bringing more frequent and more Martin68 Sep 30 #2

Martin68

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2. Living in the flood plain is never a good idea, particularly with climate change bringing more frequent and more
Mon Sep 30, 2024, 10:00 AM
Sep 30

severe flooding. There are many communities in the US that will have to re-locate in the coming decades. Some communities in the Carolinas are already buying properties along rivers in towns that frequently flood and converting them to community green space. Th same is true of many beachfront properties.

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