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.