NEW: Chimney Rock village in North Carolina is completely destroyed after Lake Lure dam overtopped from Hurricane Helene.
According to NBC News. the dam is still at "imminent risk of failure."
"Structural supports have been compromised but the Dam wall is currently holding," the Rutherford County Emergency Management Department said.
The following footage shows the current destruction in Chimney Rock Village.
⚠️(Nolichucky Dam Update)⚠️ The Nolichucky River has crested, and the dam remains intact. Water is currently receding by approximately one foot per hour. Our Dam Safety teams are in the process of assessing the condition of the dam to determine next steps.
We are estimating water levels reached 8 feet over the record elevation.
8:30AM - Here's the updated severe weather outlook. Key messages today: 1) most people will not see a storm, but IF you do, it will be likely be dangerous; and 2) the potential for tornadoes will INCREASE after dark, so do not let your guard down. #okwx#txwx
🚨#UPDATE: Devastating footage captured by @JordanHallWX reveals catastrophic damage in Minden, Iowa, after a tornado emergency warned tornado swept through the southeastern side of the area
Additional footage from Field Meteorologist Brett Adair of the massive mesocyclone & wall cloud that produced several intense vortices in Shelby County, Iowa. #IAwx