Aug 28, 2011
Tropical Storm Irene moved north through central and western New England bringing wind and very heavy rain to New Hampshire. This resulted in flash flooding on small rivers and streams in the mountains and flooding of small rivers and streams as well as main stem rivers farther south. Damage to roads, bridges and culverts was estimated in the millions of dollars in many locations.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 344119). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Coos County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.