Flood — Coos, New Hampshire

2014-04-15 to 2014-04-16 · near Tinkerville, Coos, New Hampshire

Event narrative

Heavy rain and snow melt caused flooding on small rivers and streams in Columbia. A bridge spanning Lyman Brook was destroyed isolating an entire neighborhood until a temporary structure could be installed.

Wider weather episode

High temperatures near 80 along with 1 to 2 inches of rain caused the remaining snowpack to quickly melt resulting in widespread flooding. Many roads were flooded and washed out.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 515617. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.