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Nearby Biltmore Village is hit hard by flooding

Flood Asheville NC: Biltmore Village underwater after Helene

Asheville, North Carolina’s historic Biltmore Village, was flooded after Helene tore through the area.

Residents of Biltmore Village experienced historic flooding due to rain from Helene.

The Swannanoa River at Biltmore crested at 26.1 feet Friday at 3:45 p.m., nearly six feet above the record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. At 10:30 p.m. the river was 6.9 meters deep. The previous record for that location was 6.7 meters.

According to NOAA standards, major flooding begins at a depth of 18 feet.

Many roads in Western North Carolina are closed due to flooding, fallen trees, mudslides and landslides. North Carolina Department of Transportation and Buncombe County officials asked people to avoid travel if at all possible. A complete list of road closures can be found at drivenc.gov.

What visitors to Biltmore Estate need to know

Guests who had tickets to visit the Biltmore Estate can use their tickets on another day. however, they do not need to call to change their visit date at this time.