Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 31 at 6:58AM EDT until May 31 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 3:58am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southern New Hampshire, including the
following county, Cheshire.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 658 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Keene, Swanzey, Winchester, Richmond, Chesterfield,
Westmoreland, Hinsdale, Troy and Marlborough.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Cheshire, NH
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME