The storm, which dumped catastrophic amounts of rain upstream in the Swannanoa River Valley, swelled the river to a flood stage of 27.33 feet, leaving most of Biltmore Village underwater.

Getting there: The entrance to Biltmore Estate is in Biltmore Village, just off Exit 50 on Interstate 40, south of Asheville, N.C. Tickets: Day passes for self-guided tours of the house ...

What to know about the reopening of Corner Kitchen in the historic Biltmore Village after Tropical Storm Helene ravaged the restaurant.