WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Wilkes County saw significant rainfall and strong winds from Helene. There were washed-out roadways, flooding and downed trees. Earlier on Friday, the county’s 911 center lost its primary operations, meaning calls went to dispatchers in Ashe County. County officials confirmed that service has been restored. Cub Creek Park was one of many areas that concerned emergency personnel about potential impacts seen from Helene in Wilkes County. On Thursday evening, Cub Creek started to rise, and its levels got high. Officials say water levels quickly dropped but rose quickly again Friday morning. On Friday, parks and recreation crews were positioned at the park as the creek spilled over, covering the entire park. The road leading to the park was blocked off on each end. Wilkesboro Police Chief Tommy Rhodes says 2022 was the last time he recalls heavy rain bringing Cub Creek to flood this significantly, “Our biggest fear really right now for people just getting too close and actually not knowing what's under them or ... falling into the water because some of this water is pretty swift. These creeks are small. And when they come outside of their banks, they can easily pull you underwater,” Rhodes said. Other areas that have seen significant flooding were Wilkes Community College and Moravian Falls, which was closed to visitors due to the flooding. The falls were rushing almost like a geyser, which is unlike its usual calm flow. Many residents said this has been the worst storm they have seen in several years. Gail Blevins said two trees fell before noon at her home on Mayview Avenue. Leading up to them falling, she says she could hear what sounded like the wind whistling. “It's terrifying. I'm still shaken from it. I had a tree in the backyard fall, but it fell down the hill ... Ten minutes later, we heard a big crash, and I ran out. Started to go out the front door, but it was blocked, and that tree had fell on my front porch ... in front of the house,” Blevins said. She got new roofing last month. Unsure of the damage, she is glad she and her kids are safe and unharmed. Soon after the tree fell, crews with her go-to tree service were at her home working to remove the large tree. Earlier on Friday, Wilkes County Emergency Management had suspended all tree in roadway removals by fire departments out of safety for firefighters.