Asheville, North Carolina, devastated by Helene as state faces "unprecedented tragedy"

A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. More than 115 deaths were attributed to the storm across six states as of Monday morning, CBS News confirmed.

A North Carolina county that includes the mountain city of Asheville reported at least 35 people killed, officials said Monday.

Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers and other emergency workers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads, failing infrastructure and widespread flooding.