Heavy rain leads to flooding in parts of the Carolinas

Periods of heavy rain are still moving across the Carolinas with the threat for flooding along rivers and lakes, especially in the mountains and foothills of North Carolina. A potentially life-threatening flood event is unfolding Wednesday and Thursday across North Carolina and South Carolina, including in Charlotte. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for portions the entire region: Across the Piedmont and upstate South Carolina through Thursday…