Hurricane Helene satellite images show major devastation in North Carolina as death toll continues to rise

A week after Hurricane Helene tore through the U.S. Southeast and devasated western North Carolina with heavy rains and severe flooding, satellite images are showing the extent of the damage. 

Officials have previously said hundreds of roads in western North Carolina have been inaccessible because of the storm's effects, hindering rescue efforts. Residents reported seeing water as high as the roofs of some homes. 

At least 219 people have been confirmed dead, and officials say they expect the death toll to continue to rise as recovery efforts continue.