Biltmore Estate Flood Damage Assessment

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, has sustained significant damage due to the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. As a result of the extensive flooding and infrastructure damage, the historic estate will remain closed while assessments of the damages are conducted.

The flooding in the region has been described as unprecedented, with reports indicating that over 30 inches of rain fell in some areas, leading to widespread devastation. The estate, a major tourist attraction built between 1889 and 1895, is particularly impacted due to the surrounding roads being rendered impassable. The closure of the estate is part of a broader response to the disaster, which has left nearly half a million residents without power and resulted in the closure of over 200 roads in North Carolina, including crucial interstates. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to restore access, but significant challenges remain as recovery efforts continue amidst ongoing assessments of the damage at the Biltmore Estate and beyond.