Henderson County Storm Damage Update

Henderson County’s roads are in crisis after a torrential downpour dumped six inches of rain in under two hours — the worst storm since Hurricane Helene. Roads in Edneyville, Bat Cave, Fairview, and Gerton are washed out, including a bridge on Smith Road and sections of Highway 74 and Bearwallow Mountain Road. Officials urge drivers to heed closures and give crews space as damage assessments continue, especially on smaller roads that may be completely destroyed. With recovery still underway from last year’s hurricane, this storm adds another layer of hardship. NC DOT is prioritizing repairs on Highway 74, which remains closed due to a culvert failure — expect rerouting and a reopening by late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Stay safe and patient as crews work to restore normalcy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04164f5bb2404c99