Aerial photos show flooding over Lake Lure to Helene

Aerial footage over Lake Lure in Rutherford County shows the impact of the devastating flooding and damage caused by Helene.TOP STORIES54 people rescued from an underwater hospital near the North Carolina-Tennessee border after the Helene floodLt. Gov. Mark Robinson was treated for burn injuries after a campaign rally in Mount Airy. The New River in Galax, VA reaches 22 feet in Helene’s wake. Click here to get the latest news of interest. On Friday, the water began to recede following evacuations and emergency rescue operations. According to Rutherford County Emergency Management officials, the Lake Lure Dam was damaged. The National Weather Service said the heavy rains in Helene threatened dam failure. The video above shows the damage over Lake Lure from Helene. Voluntary evacuations were encouraged along the Broad River basin in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock areas of Rutherford County. Lake Lure became famous in the movie “Dirty Dancing” as several iconic scenes were filmed there. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts. Stay up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |