SUMMARY: At least 26 people have died across four states due to the storm formerly known as Hurricane Helene, which caused severe flooding and tornadoes in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Virginia. Notably, the Lake Lure Dam in North Carolina was at risk of failure. Eleven deaths were reported in Georgia, including a first responder, and four in South Carolina, with additional fatalities expected in North Carolina. Flooding trapped 54 people at Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee, complicating rescue efforts. Many roads are closed, including over 359 in western North Carolina, as the storm continues to affect the region with heavy rains.

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SUMMARY: Residents have been preparing for flooding in their homes for some time. In a recent incident, a man used a kayak to rescue his dog from his flooded house. Background sounds of generators indicate the severity of the situation. Many homes in the area are raised, so flooding primarily affects the basement and parking areas. This proactive approach to disaster preparedness highlights the community’s resilience amid challenging conditions as they navigate the aftermath of the flooding.

Helene’s power overnight is being felt across metro Atlanta.

11Alive’s Rebecca Lindstrom was reporting live from Vining’s this morning, where homes close to the Chattahoochee River are seeing water levels increasingly rise, when she spotted an Atlanta man using his kayak to evacuate his dog from his flooded home.

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SUMMARY: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp reported that Hurricane Helene has resulted in 11 fatalities, including a first responder. Specific details about the deaths remain unclear, but early reports indicated a couple died in Wheeler County due to a tornado. As of Friday, 152 roads were closed, including parts of I-16 and I-20. Helene’s remnants are causing flooding and tornado warnings in several states. Dr. Michael Brennan from the National Hurricane Center emphasized the severe flash flooding from North Georgia to western Virginia, especially in western North Carolina, where landslides have occurred. Residents are urged to avoid travel in affected areas.

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