Flood — Grafton, New Hampshire

2011-08-28 to 2011-08-29 · near Plymouth, Grafton, New Hampshire

Event narrative

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Irene caused serious flooding on the Pemigewasset River at Plymouth (flood stage 13.0 ft), which crested at 21.7 ft.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Irene caused widespread flooding on many main stem rivers across New Hampshire. Damage to roads and bridges was extreme with repair costs well over six million dollars.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 344262. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.