Hurricane Township, Ashe County, North Carolina
Hurricane Township | |
|---|---|
Location of Hurricane Township within Ashe County | |
Location of Ashe County within North Carolina | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe |
| Area | |
| • Land | 13.9 sq mi (36 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 269 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 28643 |
| Area code(s) | 336, 743 |
Hurricane Township is a township in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States.[1][2][3]
In 2024, Hurricane Township experienced severe flooding after the remnants of Hurricane Helene passed through western North Carolina. Many homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.[4][5]
Geography
Hurricane Township is one of 19 townships within Ashe County. It has a land area of 13.9 square miles (36 km2).[1] The township is located in northwestern Ashe County.
Communities within Hurricane Township include Husk and Nella.[2]
Population
In 2020, the population of Hurricane Township was 269.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "Hurricane Township, Ashe County, North Carolina". Google Maps. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "Township Of Hurricane NC Demographic Data and Boundary Map". northcarolina.hometownlocator.com. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ The Charlotte Observer (November 5, 2024). How Ashe County's Hurricane Precinct Resumes Voting After Helene. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ WXII 12 News (October 1, 2024). ‘We all have a heart’: Ashe County works to rebuild after Helene destruction. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
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