Nearby Historic Biltmore Village, a walkable mixed-use community with shops, restaurants, and residences, has suffered catastrophic damage. Images show that much of the area was underwater, with downed trees, overturned vehicles, and impassable roads.

The Biltmore Estate will stay closed while damage to the property is accessed. Here's when it's expected to open.

Devastated business owners returned to Biltmore Village on Monday to assess the extensive damage to their properties after Helene dropped more than 14 inches of rain in Asheville. Destruction in Biltmore Village,