Nearly six months after Hurricane Helene brought historic rainfall, winds, and damage to much of the Southeast, the National Hurricane Center completed its final report on the storm.For the full report,

The National Hurricane Center issued its final report on Hurricane Helene. Its death and damage tolls from Florida to the Appalachians are just a few of the stunning details.

The major storm made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on Sept. 26, 2024, before going on to devastate Appalachia.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) released its full report on Helene this week, and in it declared the storm the deadliest hurricane in the United States since Katrina struck in August 2005. According to the report,

The National Hurricane Center measured more than 13 feet of storm surge in areas like Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, destroying 80% of the buildings there.

National Hurricane Center releases final Hurricane Helene report including records and details on its history.

The cleanup from Hurricane Helene is still ongoing, six months after it slammed into several Southeastern states, causing at least $78 billion in damages and leaving thousands homeless. The Category 4 storm brought 140 mph winds,