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Flash Flood — Sullivan, NH

Jun 30, 2013

A stalled frontal boundary was the focus for thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall on the afternoon of June 30th. 1 to 3 inches of rain fell in less than 3 hours causing rapid rises on streams in Sullivan, Merrimack, and Belknap Counties. Numerous road washouts were reported in all three counties.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 462131). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Sullivan, NH

This event is one of many recorded floods in Sullivan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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