Part of I-40 going into North Carolina has washed away. “This is a serious and life threating situation. DO NOT TRAVEL TO NORTH CAROLINA,” NWS Morristown said in a tweet .

Officials warn drivers who wish to travel to Western North Carolina for non-emergency purposes, don’t do it. Many roads are still impassable.

Western North Carolina remains heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid travel in the region. Posted 11/6/2024, 3:43:59 PM Updated 6/4/2025, 7:04:56 PM ...

"State and local officials strongly advise all motorists avoid travel in Western North Carolina due to the continued challenges and risks from riverine flooding, landslides, slope failures, road ...

On Saturday night, the North Carolina Department of Transportation posted on X, with capitalization for emphasis: “We cannot say this enough: DO NOT TRAVEL IN OR TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.” ...

Cooper called Helene's disaster response the "fastest and largest integration" of military soldiers in North Carolina, with 3,100 soldiers and airmen from 12 states responding in western N.C.

As Hurricane Helene barreled through Western North Carolina, Blowing Rock was affected but says it was fortunate: None of its downtown infrastructure was destroyed. Water, power and internet are ...