WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Flood watches have been issued for counties in the Cape Fear region.
Brunswick and Columbus counties are under a flood watch as Tropical Storm Chantal approaches the South Carolina coast.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts include excessive runoff, which can create flooding in rivers, creeks, and streams. Ponding in roadways is expected as heavy rain is anticipated to begin late Saturday night and continue into Sunday…