recovering from hurricane helene
Captured by our family during the storm, this image shows the Rocky Broad River surging with a power we had never witnessed before at
9:30 AM on September 27, 2024.
This drone image shows the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024. RiverWatch Grill has the red roof on the right side of the image.
September 28, 2024.
On October 9, 2024, the US Army 101st Airborne Division helped us shovel mud and remove all our equipment from the building.
Clean Out continued.
Clean Out completed. Moving into the next phase - Reconstruction .
As we continue rebuilding, we launch a Pop-Up Shop for our Gift & Souvenir Collection at the Tryon International Equestrian Center.
Shortly after, we introduced our new Grill & Go Food Truck at the Tryon International Equestrian Center.
Flood mitigation continues in Chimney Rock at RiverWatch.
New walls and floors are installed in March, 2025.
Water and sewer lines being installed beneath Main Street.
The temporary road between Bat Cave and Chimney Rock getting paved in April, 2025.
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Temporarily Closed Following Hurricane Helene
RiverWatch Grill and the Chimney Rock community are actively recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024.
📍 Visit our Gift & Souvenir Shop!
Our Gift & Souvenir Collection is available at our Pop-Up Shop
at the Tryon Equestrian Center!
🚐 Food Truck:
Our Grill & Go Food Truck is open at the Tryon Equestrian Center (starting 4/18/25) on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays!
Thank you for your continued support during this challenging time. Together, we’re #ChimneyRockStrong!