 Satellite loop of Helene over the Appalachian region on 27 September. | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 26, 2024 |
| Dissipated | September 27, 2024 |
| Category 2 hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 110 mph (175 km/h) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 33[1] |
| Damage | $417 million[2] |
| Areas affected | Georgia |
Georgia was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene during late September 2024, causing over 30 reported deaths and significant rainfall across the state. After making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on September 27, the hurricane began to traverse over land across Georgia as a Category 2 hurricane prior to tracking into the Appalachian mountain range as a Tropical Storm.
- ^ "Hurricane Helene live updates: More than 200 dead as hope fades in search for survivors". NBC News. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "Hurricane Helene: Death toll rises to 33 in Georgia, $417M in damages reported". Fox 5 Atlanta. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.