Biltmore Estate and Hurricane Helene

The area near the historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina was decimated by Hurricane Helene, closing the famous landmark until at least October 15th.

The nearby village of Bilmore experienced significant flooding as the Swannanoa River and other waterways poured into streets and businesses, although the property itself reportedly suffered no major damage.

“The entrance to Biltmore and other low-lying areas of the property, such as our farm, experienced flooding and damage to structures. We evaluate structures and roads in these areas. “The storm caused minimal or no damage,” a spokesperson told FOX Business.

The largest private home in the United States was built in the Gilded Age by George Vanderbilt, grandson of shipping and industrialist Cornelius “the Commodore” Vanderbilt, and is now a popular tourist attraction and family business.

The fourth and fifth generations of Vanderbilt descendants manage day-to-day operations along with more than 2,000 employees. The 8,000-acre property is home to shops, restaurants and accommodation, as well as hosting events.

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Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina

Before and after Hurricane Helene

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By Friday, the storm had already claimed 230 lives, and many residents were still missing. In a message to employees, Biltmore said: “We understand that connectivity is very limited and want you to know that your safety and well-being are our primary concern. Please continue to check closure information here until we can repair our internal communications channels.

“We appreciate your patience as we navigate this crisis together and we are committed to providing updates as they become available.”

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Editor's note: The story has been updated to clarify that the flooding damaged Biltmore Village rather than the Biltmore Estate.