Much-needed rain brings flooding risk to drought-driven Cape Fear

Much-needed rain brings flooding risk to drought-driven Cape Fear

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) –A flood watch is in effect, and we are expecting heavy rain through the evening. While it may be bringing much-needed relief, the state’s drought isn’t out of the woods yet. The rain is welcome, but it could also create a new concern. A Flood Watch remains in effect as forecasters expect widespread rainfall through the weekend, with some areas in the Cape Fear region potentially receiving up to 6 inches of rain. The rain…