Archive · 26 May 2025
Chimney Rock Village Struggles to Recover After Hurricane Helene
A hurricane called Helene hit a small town in North Carolina called Chimney Rock, causing lots of damage.
The river changed its path, and many buildings were wrecked.
Businesses are trying to fix up and reopen, but it's taking a long time.
Some people are helping to rebuild, and others are waiting for help.
It's a slow process, and things won't be exactly the same, but people hope the town will be beautiful again.
Hurricane Helene devastated Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina, in September, causing significant damage.
Many businesses remain closed eight months later, with some destroyed entirely, like Bayou Billy's amusement park.
The Broad River's altered course damaged foundations and destroyed the bridge to Chimney Rock State Park.
Recovery efforts involve Amish workers, volunteers, and slow federal relief, with businesses rebuilding.
Despite setbacks, some business owners are determined to rebuild and reopen, while others face uncertainty.
- Who
- Businesses and residents of Chimney Rock Village.
- What
- The ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene's impact on Chimney Rock Village.
- When
- September (Hurricane) and the subsequent eight months.
- Where
- Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina.
- Why
- To rebuild and recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
- Location
- Chimney Rock Village
- Event
- Hurricane Helene
- Date of Hurricane
- September
- Damage Estimate
- Approximately $60 billion
- Extent of Damage
- About a third of the town's businesses were totally destroyed
- Recovery Support
- Amish workers and volunteers