Flood Watch

Headline

.A period of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Friday as low pressure moves up the coast. The rain will fall on a primed snowpack leading to significant melt. The combination of rain and snowmelt will increase flows in rivers and streams, some of which could reach critical levels.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Gray ME 803 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 .A period of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Friday as low pressure moves up the coast. The rain will fall on a primed snowpack leading to significant melt. The combination of rain and snowmelt will increase flows in rivers and streams, some of which could reach critical levels. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern New Hampshire, including the following areas, in central New Hampshire, Belknap. In northern New Hampshire, Northern Carroll and Southern Carroll. In southern New Hampshire, Cheshire. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts is possible in the watch area. This in combination with snowmelt will lead to small stream flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. &&