tropical storm fred

One of the hardest hit areas by Tropical Storm Fred in Western North Carolina was Laurel Bank Campground in Haywood County. The last piles of debris from the disaster were picked up this month but there is still more to do.

On Aug. 17, 2021, the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred swept through Haywood County, dropping more than a foot of rain and causing flooding that killed six people. Now a year later, much has been done to repair the damage, but officials in Canton are focusing on resiliency as climate change suggests these disasters will become more common.

It’s been four months since Tropical Storm Fred devastated Haywood County – leaving six dead and a long cleanup ahead. BPR takes us to Canton, one of the…

Campgrounds are a way of life in Western North Carolina – and have been long before the current camping craze which helped bring more than 12-million…

A second flood didn’t occur in Haywood County this week. Despite a voluntary evacuation, that allowed locals to continue their cleanup from flooding more…

Tuesday’s flash flood in Haywood County left business and homes mired in mud and debris. Here’s what the damage looks like on the ground:The water of the…

This page is no longer being updated. To get the latest info, go here. (4p.m. Sunday) Release from Haywood County Emergency Services: Search efforts today…

Haywood County was ravaged last night by heavy rains and wind from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred.At least were 30 people unaccounted for on…

This page is no longer being updated. To get the latest info, go here.(6:00 p.m. Wednesday) Emergency crews were still conducting searches for people who…