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.

As of now, the 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate property is expected to be closed until at least Oct. 15, but could remain closed longer as crews assess damages.

The storm pummeled nearby Biltmore Village, a mixed-use neighborhood with homes, shops, and restaurants, leaving more historic buildings destroyed and flooded. In an interview with 7 News WSPA, business owner Thomas Young said, “We’re pretty certain that we were totally under water, and the river went pretty much through our building.”

The Biltmore Estate is assessing damage and will remain temporarily closed after devastating rain from Tropical Storm Helene caused catastrophic flooding in the Asheville area. What we know so far.

North Carolina’s historic Biltmore Estate is temporarily closed due to damage from Tropical Storm Helene. Read on to find out more about ticket refunds and damage to the area.

The Biltmore Estate, America's largest home, has released a statement addressing the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc across Asheville and the surrounding region.

The historic landmark will be closed until Oct. 15 as the Asheville, North Carolina community recovers from the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.