More than 200,000 residents in Augusta, Georgia, have been without power after Hurricane Helene rolled through the area, leading to speculation that Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters, could have suffered significant damage in the process.
The Category 4 storm made landfall Thursday night along Florida’s Big Bend coast. Helene brought tropical storm-force wind to the Augusta area (30-40 mph winds with 65 mph gusts).
A video on X showed what appeared to be Rae’s Creek flowing at a high level. The creek flows close to holes No. 11 and 12 at Augusta National.
Raes Creek at the Augusta national is a river! pic.twitter.com/yCdfUoXB0N
— Spahlorgahdee (@Spahlorgahdee) September 27, 2024
The National Weather Service Friday morning reported there was potential for wind from 58 to 73 mph.
A flood watch is in effect, with an additional inch of rain expected, according to the NWS. A tornado watch is also in effect, with potential for several tornadoes.
First responders in Columbia County reported numerous trees falling on houses, cars and roads Friday morning. Augusta first responders reported multiple water rescues and structure fires.
A quick look at just a small glimpse of the damage #Helene has caused along Washington Road in Augusta. @WFXGFOX54 pic.twitter.com/oaA2tiaSeu
— Ben Parsons (@BenParsons7) September 27, 2024
