Pine Valley neighbors struggle with Memorial Day flooding

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –  Wet weather proved to be dangerous on many local roads around the Cape Fear.

We caught up with neighbors in one Wilmington area that saw several of their roads nearly impassable due to flooding.

Folks in Pine Valley’s Woodberry Forest tell WWAY they expect flooding when record rains come to the area. It’s an issue they think could have been prevented as many close out the holiday weekend.

“Is it a little ridiculous? Could it be fixed,” asked Jesse, a neighbor who rents a home along Eagles Nest Drive. “I’m sure it could be fixed if you cleaned the storm drains out.”

The intersection of Eagles Nest Drive at Bethel Road resembled more of a pond than a roadway Monday afternoon after more than 3 inches rained down on Wilmington.

“You could fish out here,” Jesse said.

Dan Neu lives along McKinnon Road. He says he sees flooding that can go up to his knees. He said it is a drainage issue that the city should fix.

“Maybe they can connect the two systems that might solve the problem or just improve the drainage overall in the area,” said Neu.