Downed trees and power lines covered roads in Watauga County, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 28, after Tropical Storm Helene barreled through the region and caused widespread damage.Footage filmed by John Downs shows flooding in Sugar Grove and toppled trees and power lines hanging by the roads during the severe weather.On Sunday, President Biden granted North Carolina Gov Roy Cooper’s request for federal assistance in the state in response to the storm.At least ten people were killed in North Carolina due to Helene, Gov Cooper said on Saturday. Credit: John Downs via Storyful