Residents of Sugar Grove, North Carolina, were left in shock last week when a powerful landslide wreaked havoc on a family home. Rachel Wilkes, who was outside her parents' residence at the time, witnessed the terrifying event unfold.
The heavy rain brought by Helene caused a sudden surge of water and mud to cascade down the hill, striking the property with immense force. The impact was so severe that it dislodged part of the house from its foundation, causing significant damage.
Wilkes recounted the harrowing experience, describing how the rushing water swept her husband's car onto the roof of her parents' house and completely demolished their garage. Despite the destruction, the fortunate absence of occupants in that section of the house ensured that everyone escaped unharmed.
This landslide was just one of several that ravaged the mountains of North Carolina following a deluge of 30 inches of rainfall in less than three days. The sheer power of nature's forces serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and destructive potential of natural disasters.
