Carolina Beach prepping for Colin

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — In anticipation of Tropical Storm Colin, town leaders are prepping for rain and possible flooding.

According to a Carolina Beach town spokeswoman, crews are working to pump the water out of Carolina Beach Lake and other stormwater ponds to prepare them for the upcoming rain. She said they’re also staging equipment in anticipation for the weather event.

Drivers are urged to be prepared for flooded streets, like Canal Drive. Closures of that road and Freeman Park could happen with the storm, she said.

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