Hurricane Helene 'predecessor' rainfall shuts down sections of Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina will be shut down starting Wednesday afternoon as a result of “predecessor” rainfall ahead of Hurricane Helene, according to the National Park Service.

Heavy rains, flooding and strong winds are expected to impact the region over the coming days and the following sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are being shut down as a result:

• Milepost 314 – 375.6 from north of Linville Falls to Ox Creek
• Milepost 393 – 455 from the NC191/French Broad overlook to Soco Gap

The closures will remain in place until the storm passes and staff can safely assess the park and deal with any storm damage.

The following facilities on the Blue Ridge Parkway will also be closing:

• Linville Falls Campground at milepost 316.4 and Pisgah Campground at milepost 408.8 will be closed as of Thursday morning, September 26, 2024. Reservation holders will be notified.
• Pisgah Inn will remain accessible via both Hwy 151 and Hwy 276, providing two egress routes in opposite directions for visitors.
• Linville Falls Visitor Center at milepost 316, Craggy Gardens Visitor Center at milepost 364, and Waterrock Knob Visitor Center at milepost 451.2 will be closed.