14 named storms – those of tropical storm strength or greater ... across central and eastern NorthCarolina. The hurricane dumped more than a foot of rain 100 miles inland, swelling streams ...
THIS COMES AS HALLOWEEN IS NOW OFFICIALLY THE DEADLIEST TROPICAL STORM IN NORTHCAROLINA ... EVEN BEFORE HELENE ARRIVED, RAIN TOTALS OF 1 TO 2FT FELL OVER WESTERN NORTHCAROLINA.