After helene became post-tropical, an ef-1 tornado occurred in rockingham county, north carolina and an ef-2 tornado occurred in pittsylvania county, virginia. Helene's largest impacts were across the southern appalachians where widespread severe and unprecedented flooding occurred with hundreds of fatalities and billions in property damage. Whitewater outfitters on the nolichucky river are facing an uncertain future after hurricane helene devastated this scenic spot on the north carolina-tennessee border.