Hurricanes

Weather July 1

Volunteers help rebuild North Carolina homes 10 months after Hurricane Helene

Beacon Village, a neighborhood in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is seeing progress with some neighbors finally able to move into their homes.

Weather June 10

Hurricane season is back, but for parts of Florida, it feels like it never ended

Months after back-to-back hurricanes slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast, residents are still facing red tape, delays, and confusion as many wonder if and when things will return to normal.

FEMA June 3

White House insists FEMA is taking hurricane season 'seriously,' blasts 'sloppy' reporting

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says FEMA is taking hurricane season "seriously" following media reports about alleged remarks by its acting administrator.

Lifestyle May 31

Woman makes 'miracle' discovery in debris 7 months after surviving Hurricane Helene with boyfriend

Kylie Landolfi of North Carolina found her lost iPhone months after surviving Hurricane Helene’s landslide. Now she's hoping to recover precious photos of the home she shared with her boyfriend.

Weather May 28

Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debris

Sawmills near areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are clearing forests of debris that could become wildfire fuel. The effort could boost domestic timber production.

Franklin Graham May 17

EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham dedicates homes to Hurricane Helene survivors: 'God hasn't forgotten them'

Franklin Graham and Samaritan's Purse provided new homes to victims of Hurricane Helene, offering hope and support through rebuilding efforts.

Media May 15

This local NPR CEO is speaking out as Trump order threatens funding for public stations

BPR faces a $300,000 funding loss due to Trump's order, risking local journalism and emergency alerts in Western North Carolina's rural communities.

FEMA May 8

Acting FEMA administrator out after pushing back against Trump agency plans

Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton, who previously served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy with SEAL Team 8, has led the Federal Emergency Management Agency since January.

Weather May 2

Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane Helene

Fisheries biologists with the Tennessee Valley Authority have begun to monitor fish populations that have possibly been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Disasters May 1

Popular North Carolina destinations still working to recover from Hurricane Helene's impact

Western North Carolina is still recovering from Hurricane Helene's havoc, but the town of Lake Lure aims to have debris cleared this summer with the help of the Army Corps of Engineers.

Politics April 29

After Hurricane Helene, Virginia couple welcomes new home built by volunteers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joins an elderly couple who were survivors of Hurricane Helene as they attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly built home.

Hurricanes April 29

North Carolina town destroyed by Hurricane Helene hoping to welcome tourists back by midsummer

Residents of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are still working to rebuild homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene pummeled the area in September 2024.

Hurricanes April 15

Hurricane Helene cleanup in East Tennessee faces stiff deadline

Crews aim to remove remaining Hurricane Helene debris from Tennessee waterways before water levels hit yearly peak.

Hurricanes April 10

NC House lawmakers pass bill banning emergency aid discrimination after FEMA Trump sign debacle

NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.

Travel April 9

Iconic Masters landscape at Augusta National altered with fewer trees following hurricane

Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, lost hundreds of trees following the destruction from Hurricane Helene last fall, with players commenting on it ahead of the Masters start this week.

Fox News Flash March 29

Hurricane Helene survivor endorses Trump admin's plan to nix FEMA after storm devastated Southeast

North Carolina resident Mona Roper said she supports the Trump administration's plan to eliminate FEMA, calling DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's changes "promising."

Tampa Bay Rays March 13

Rays nixing new stadium development; team remains committed to reaching 'ballpark solution'

The Tampa Bay Rays had until March 31 to submit paperwork to take the next step toward a $1.3 billion stadium and redevelopment deal in St. Petersburg.

FEMA March 11

Trump's FEMA faces reckoning as more staff fired in 'political bias' scandal: GOP lawmaker

FEMA said it fired three more employees after an investigation into allegations that houses in a hurricane disaster zone were skipped over because they displayed Trump signage.

Australia March 7

Cyclone Alfred weakens as it closes in on Australia's east coast

Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low weather system Saturday as it closed in on Brisbane, Australia. Over 19,000 people have been evacuated, and one remains missing.

Entertainment February 19

Country singer Eric Church building homes for families displaced by Hurricane Helene

Eric Church, who released the song "Darkest Hour" last fall, which benefits Hurricane Helene victims, is now working to build homes for those displaced by the natural disaster in North Carolina.

Fox News Flash February 10

Secretary Duffy tours Helene damage, says residents feel 'forgotten' after historic storm

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy surveyed the damage left by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and Tennessee, vowing to provide the necessary resources for communities to rebuild.

JD Vance January 28

JD Vance condemns FEMA’s response to Helene devastation in 1st trip as vice president

Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was his first official trip as vice president.

North Carolina January 27

Trump's visit to small-town North Carolina brings hope to hurricane survivors who lost everything

North Carolina locals speak with Fox News Digital about their hopes that the Trump administration will bring more assistance to those who lost everything in Hurricane Helene.

JD Vance January 26

JD Vance 'fulfilling his promise' with first trip as vice president to hurricane-damaged Virginia town

JD Vance is “fulfilling his promise" to American voters as he makes his first trip as vice president to Damascus, Virginia, on Monday to visit hurricane-impacted areas.

North Carolina January 25

Hurricane survivors who met Trump in North Carolina share president's words that stuck with them

North Carolina locals who survived Hurricane Helene in September but suffered massive losses from the storm share their thoughts on President Donald Trump's visit.

Fox News Flash January 24

'A big relief': NC residents describe meeting with Trump after feeling 'ignored' post-hurricane

North Carolina residents Curtis A. Wright and Amber Wright detail their meeting with President Donald Trump who visited western North Carolina on Friday.

White House January 24

'FEMA is not good:' Trump announces agency overhaul during visit to North Carolina

President Donald Trump said that his administration will step in and assist North Carolina as it recovers from Hurricane Helene months after the storm.

North Carolina January 24

Trump to visit battered North Carolina towns still suffering months after Helene: 'Treated badly by Democrats'

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Western North Carolina on Friday to visit locals impacted by Hurricane Helene in late September.

Politics January 22

Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders

President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with top congressional Republicans.

North Carolina January 14

FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene

FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina who were displaced by Hurricane Helene.