Floodwaters force several boats over spillway in Mount Holly

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MOUNTY HOLLY, N.C. — Channel 9 learned floodwaters on Mountain Island Lake forced several boats over a spillway in Mount Holly on Monday.

[FORECAST: Flood threat remains as Charlotte region enters day 4 of rain]

Water at the Cowans Ford dam was released to ease the flooding in Catawba County.

[RELATED: Some residents along Catawba River evacuate homes as rain continues]

The release plus heavy rain caused the water to rise at the Riverbend Boat Ramp. Emergency officials have shut down the boat landing for the next 24 hours.

>> Watch the video above as we speak with boat owners about the problems they faced Monday morning.