Audio
Item set
Stories
The Hurricane Helene Archive brings together a collection of media contributed by community members, researchers, and historians. Use this page to explore firsthand accounts, images, and documents that offer insight into the storm, its impacts, and recovery efforts.
- 📖 Show Search Tutorial
-
- View a Story: Click on a story to open it up and view its details and media.
- Sort the Archive: Click Sort to arrange stories by creation date or alphabetical order.
- Advanced Search: Click Advanced Search to narrow results by various dimension options.
Do you have a story or item to add? Contribute Your Story
Feel free to share the archive.
-
Materials from Helene Community Resiliency Forum - January 27, 2025 - Appstate campus
AudioSlides and Audio from the Helene Resiliency Forum held on the campus of Appalachian State University on January 27, 20205 -
The Tears of Helene
AudioA song I wrote to capture and remember the experience of our communities during Hurricane Helene. Told from the perspective of Helene being a grieving woman who could not be consoled as she journeyed through the regions of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, drowning the land in her tears and sorrow. -
Appalachia, We Will Rise
AudioAfter reading through all the messages, pictures, and videos in the archives, I was deeply moved to write "Appalachia, We Will Rise." Hurricane Helene left a lasting scar on the Appalachian region, bringing destruction, loss, and hardship. But in the storm’s wake, something even stronger emerged—the resilience, unity, and heart of the people who call these mountains home. This song is inspired by the real stories of those who faced the storm head-on: families who rebuilt their homes, neighbors who lifted each other through the darkest nights, and communities that stood together, refusing to be defeated. It is a tribute to the strength of Appalachia—a region that has endured hardship for generations and always finds a way to rise again. Whether you’ve lived through a storm, rebuilt from the ground up, or simply believe in the power of community, this song is for you. It’s a reminder that even after the harshest storms, the sun will rise again—and so will we. -
An Appalachian State student shares his experience helping with Hurricane Helene recovery effortsAudioAppalachian State University student Jeremy Snedeker shares his experience of helping the surrounding community in the wake of Hurricane Helene.