Helene flood devastates Saluda area leaving 37 structures damaged
Fire Chief Robert Dellinger warns of extreme rainfall and rising waters as Helene’s impact unfolds. Rescue teams conduct swiftwater rescues near Spartanburg and I-26 closures near Tryon. A Green River Cove landslide blocks switchbacks, with homes and vacation properties destroyed or inaccessible. A drone survey shows widespread riverbank destruction.