Hurricane Helene dropped more rain in 24 hours than Asheville typically sees in two months. The flooding killed over 100 people and cut off entire mountain communities for weeks. It was called a 500-year flood. Climate scientists say the next one won't wait that long.
No public events at this stop - Uncle Pappy has just one day to dive into this city's unique water story. He'll be exploring topics like healthy river ecosystems and learning about ongoing restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene.