May 13, 2006
Low pressure developed south of New England and remained nearly stationary from the 12th to the 15th resulting in over 12 inches of rain in some locations in a 72 hour period. Homes and businesses were damaged extensively. Many roads were washed out and impassable. Some bridges were damaged or destroyed. Several evacuations and rescues took place during the flood event. Two dams on the Salmon Falls River were being monitored as it was feared they may fail.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5510722). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Merrimack County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.