Big Lake Dam Breached During Hurricane Florence

Occurred on September 15, 2018 / Southport, North Carolina, USA

Info from Licensor: "During the height of Hurricane Florence, residents living on the Big Lake in Boiling Spring Lakes were beginning to flood due to the extensive amount of rainfall over such a short period of time. Prior to the storm, the town had drained the lake to avoid potential flooding and since there had never been been substantial flooding issues, homeowners felt confident in staying in their homes. When it was evident that homes were in danger, the town issued a statement that residents on the Big Lake should evacuate because of the flooding, but many had nowhere to go. When the dam breached, water gushed out of the lake and within minutes, the Big Lake was almost empty and the homes on the lake were out of danger."