The entrance to Biltmore, located in Biltmore Village and other low-lying areas of the property, experienced significant flooding and damage to buildings. Structures and roadways are being assessed. Biltmore House, Conservatory, winery, gardens and various hotels received minimal or no damage from Helene.

Now, the area is experiencing historic flooding thanks to Helene and is largely underwater.

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.

America’s largest privately-owned estate has abruptly shut down in Asheville after Hurricane Helene caused extensive flooding and building damage along the 8,000 acre property.

The 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate, Asheville’s biggest attraction that welcomes 1.4 million visitors a year, has significant damage in some buildings after Helene ripped through Western North Carolina, the Biltmore said.

Following the catastrophic flooding of Hurricane Helene, several Western North Carolina homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed, including one of the state’s biggest tourism sites: Biltmore

The 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate, Asheville’s biggest attraction that welcomes 1.4 million visitors a year, had significant damage in some buildings after Helene ripped through Western North Carolina, the Biltmore said.