Residents point to floodplain and creek risks if Wawa develops the October Woods corner

May 5, 2026

Several residents raised concerns that the proposed development sits near a significant floodplain and creek; at least one speaker said water already reaches halfway up Twin Oaks Lane during high water.

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A resident at the meeting said flood risk is a top worry: "the floodplain is, pretty significant," and reported that water already reaches halfway down Twin Oaks Lane during certain events. They asked whether the site's proximity to creeks and existing water flow had been fully assessed before approving additional impervious surface.

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