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Flood — Sullivan, NH

Oct 9, 2005

The interaction between a cold frontal boundary and the remnants of Tropical Storm Tammy resulted in tremendous amount of rainfall throughout most of central and southern New Hampshire. Rainfall ranged from just under 2 inches in far northern New Hampshire to 9 inches at Gilford in Belknap County. An unofficial report was received of 12.75 inches near Gunstock Ski area. The rainfall caused minor flooding on larger rivers. The Pemigewasset River at crested at 10.41ft at Woodstock (Flood Stage 9

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5477401). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Sullivan, NH

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