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Why Hurricane Helene was so devastating

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Hurricane Helene is one of the most devastating storms to ever hit the U.S. Experts say it was a perfect storm of climate, geologic and geographic conditions.

The storm surge was estimated to have reached at least 4.5 meters ( 15 feet ) high near Keaton Beach , Florida .

The death toll from Helene has surpassed 130 people across six states.

There was already significant flooding and streams were already in minor to moderate flood stage.

The established threshold for landslides in North Carolina is five inches of rain.

The peak risk of flooding, landslides and debris flows is during the precipitation event.

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