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Flash Flood — Strafford, NH

Oct 20, 1996

A coastal storm which was fed tropical moisture by the circulation around Hurricane Lily produced between 8 and 10 inches of rain throughout the County during a 30-hour period. Many homes and businesses were flooded. Roads and bridges were washed out and an area dam was damaged.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5583833). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Strafford, NH

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

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