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Photos reveal scale of flooding at Mountain Island Lake, Catawba River near Charlotte

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As water continued to rise, mandatory evacuations were in effect south of Mountain Island Lake, which is near Charlotte, on Saturday.

Photos show completely flooded homes and streets.

This drone image shows homes submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
This drone image shows homes submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Mark Thompson DroneFootage.Pro
This drone image shows homes submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
This drone image shows homes submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Mark Thompson DroneFootage.Pro
A group of mailboxes are still visible above the floodwater on the Catawba River near the intersection of Hart Rd. and Riverhaven Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
A group of mailboxes are still visible above the floodwater on the Catawba River near the intersection of Hart Rd. and Riverhaven Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
This drone image shows homes submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
This drone image shows homes submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Mark Thompson DroneFootage.Pro
Flooding is seen at Lake Dr. and Harwood Lane on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
Flooding is seen at Lake Dr. and Harwood Lane on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A resident stands at the end of Hart Rd. and Riverhaven Drive near Mountain Island Lake on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
A resident stands at the end of Hart Rd. and Riverhaven Drive near Mountain Island Lake on Saturday, September 28, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
This drone image shows homes submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
This drone image shows homes submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Mark Thompson DroneFootage.Pro
A small out building is submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River near the intersection of Lake Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
A small out building is submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River near the intersection of Lake Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Mt. Holly resident Monica Krusemark says this flooding is worse than the five years ago.
Mt. Holly resident Monica Krusemark says this flooding is worse than the five years ago. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A speed limit sign is wrapped in fencing as floodwater from the Catawba River passes near the intersection of Lake Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
A speed limit sign is wrapped in fencing as floodwater from the Catawba River passes near the intersection of Lake Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A small out building is submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River near the intersection of Lake Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
A small out building is submerged in floodwater on the Catawba River near the intersection of Lake Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Dave Mooney, a local resident on Harwood Lane, watches as floodwater from the Catawba River passes by on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Dave Mooney, a local resident on Harwood Lane, watches as floodwater from the Catawba River passes by on Saturday, September 28, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Jesse Riggins, left and friend, Matthew DePaola, right, carry household items from Riggins’ home on Riverside Drive to a pickup truck on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Jesse Riggins, left and friend, Matthew DePaola, right, carry household items from Riggins’ home on Riverside Drive to a pickup truck on Saturday, September 28, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Jesse Riggins, left and brother Lucas Riggins, right, carry household items from Jesse Riggins’ home on Riverside Drive to a pickup truck on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Jesse Riggins, left and brother Lucas Riggins, right, carry household items from Jesse Riggins’ home on Riverside Drive to a pickup truck on Saturday, September 28, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A small building is submerged in floodwater of the Catawba River on Riverside Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
A small building is submerged in floodwater of the Catawba River on Riverside Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

This story was originally published September 28, 2024 at 5:49 PM.

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Hurricane Helene Aftermath

Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about Hurricane Helene and the aftermath, particularly in Western North Carolina.

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