Remains believed to be linked to Hurricane Helene victim discovered years after deadly storm

THE TAKEAWAY WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tennessee - Police in Tennessee have discovered human remains that they believe belong to a Hurricane Helene victim. The Washington County Sheriff's Office said they are investigating a scene in the Jackson Island area after human remains were found by debris removal specialists. NORTH CAROLINA ARTIST CREATES ‘BLUEBIRDS OF HOPE’ FROM GLASS SHATTERED BY HELENE The remains are believed to be from a victim of the Hurricane Helene flood, which impacted Tennessee nearly two years ago. The impacts of Hurricane Helene hit Tennessee on Sept. A major disaster declaration was declared shortly after to allow counties most impacted by the flooding to receive federal disaster assistance.

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Scoop News DeskSpecific city/county not stated, Washington · Published Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:10 PM UTCUpdated Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:56 AM UTC

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Helene is responsible for at least 250 fatalities in the United States (including at least 175 direct deaths), making it the deadliest hurricane since Katrina in 2005, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. EL NIÑO INTENSIFIES WITH NEARLY 100% ODDS STRENGTHENING INTO 'SUPER' STATUS AS ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON PEAKS Tennessee's Nolichucky River flooded its banks as a result of excessive rain from the remnants of Hurricane Helene — leaving towns and communities scrambling to seek shelter from swift floodwaters, East Tennessee State University said.

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