Alert archive / New Hampshire / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this river flood warning at Jul 30, 2021, 1:34 AM EDT for Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It took effect at Jul 30, 2021, 3:05 AM EDT. It was in force for 40 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 30, 2021, 1:34 AM EDT (05:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 30, 2021, 3:05 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jul 31, 2021, 6:53 PM EDT
- In force
- 40 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Merrimack County, NH
The radar
The Portland,ME radar (KGYX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Suncook River at North Chichester (NCHN3). The gauge peaked at 8.78 ft at Jul 30, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 6 ft
- Minor stage
- 7 ft
- Moderate stage
- 12 ft
- Major stage
- 16 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01089500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
776 WGUS41 KGYX 300534 FLWGYX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Gray ME 134 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Gray ME has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Hampshire... Suncook River At North Chichester affecting Merrimack County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 145 PM EDT. && NHC013-301745- /O.NEW.KGYX.FL.W.0002.210730T0705Z-210731T1203Z/ /NCHN3.1.ER.210730T1007Z.210730T1925Z.210731T1828Z.UU/ 134 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a * Flood Warning for the Suncook River At North Chichester. * Until tomorrow morning. * At 1:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 5.5 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 9.1 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding begins at several camp sites along the river. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding occurs at multiple Campgrounds. && LAT...LON 4341 7131 4336 7118 4309 7142 4316 7152 $$ MBC
7 follow-up statements
895 WGUS81 KGYX 301533 FLSGYX Flood Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 1133 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Hampshire... Warner River At Davisville affecting Merrimack County. Suncook River At North Chichester affecting Merrimack County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT. && NHC013-310345- /O.EXT.KGYX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T1800Z/ /DAVN3.1.ER.210730T1120Z.210730T1800Z.210731T1200Z.NO/ 1133 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Warner River At Davisville. * Until early tomorrow afternoon. * At 10:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Friday was 8.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 6.5 feet, Lowland flooding begins. Bagley Park soccer fields begin to flood. * Impact...At 8.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs from Bradford to Davisville. Bagley Park soccer fields flooded to a depth of 1.5 feet. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Route 114 in Bradford floods. In Warner, West Joppa Road and Riverside Park flood. && LAT...LON 4329 7197 4336 7193 4326 7168 4322 7173 $$ NHC013-310345- /O.EXT.KGYX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210801T0130Z/ /NCHN3.1.ER.210730T0821Z.210731T0000Z.210731T1930Z.UU/ 1133 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Suncook River At North Chichester. * Until late tomorrow evening. * At 11:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Friday was 8.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding occurs at several camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding occurs at about 20 camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. Flooding also begins at the Epsom Valley Campground. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, The lower section of the Lazy River Campground floods. Two campsites at the Epsom Valley Campground flood. && LAT...LON 4341 7131 4336 7118 4309 7142 4316 7152 $$ JC
007 WGUS81 KGYX 301953 FLSGYX Flood Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 353 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Hampshire... Warner River At Davisville affecting Merrimack County. Suncook River At North Chichester affecting Merrimack County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT. && NHC013-310800- /O.CON.KGYX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T1800Z/ /DAVN3.1.ER.210730T1120Z.210730T1800Z.210731T1200Z.NO/ 353 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Warner River At Davisville. * Until early tomorrow afternoon. * At 10:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Friday was 8.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 6.5 feet, Lowland flooding begins. Bagley Park soccer fields begin to flood. * Impact...At 8.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs from Bradford to Davisville. Bagley Park soccer fields flooded to a depth of 1.5 feet. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Route 114 in Bradford floods. In Warner, West Joppa Road and Riverside Park flood. && LAT...LON 4329 7197 4336 7193 4326 7168 4322 7173 $$ NHC013-310800- /O.CON.KGYX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210801T0130Z/ /NCHN3.1.ER.210730T0821Z.210731T0000Z.210731T1930Z.UU/ 353 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Suncook River At North Chichester. * Until late tomorrow evening. * At 11:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Friday was 8.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding occurs at several camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding occurs at about 20 camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. Flooding also begins at the Epsom Valley Campground. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, The lower section of the Lazy River Campground floods. Two campsites at the Epsom Valley Campground flood. && LAT...LON 4341 7131 4336 7118 4309 7142 4316 7152 $$ JC
667 WGUS81 KGYX 310315 FLSGYX Flood Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 1115 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Hampshire... Warner River At Davisville affecting Merrimack County. Suncook River At North Chichester affecting Merrimack County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1115 AM EDT. && NHC013-311515- /O.CON.KGYX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T1800Z/ /DAVN3.1.ER.210730T1120Z.210730T1800Z.210731T1200Z.NO/ 1115 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Warner River At Davisville. * Until early tomorrow afternoon. * At 10:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Friday was 8.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 6.5 feet, Lowland flooding begins. Bagley Park soccer fields begin to flood. * Impact...At 8.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs from Bradford to Davisville. Bagley Park soccer fields flooded to a depth of 1.5 feet. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Route 114 in Bradford floods. In Warner, West Joppa Road and Riverside Park flood. && LAT...LON 4329 7197 4336 7193 4326 7168 4322 7173 $$ NHC013-311515- /O.CON.KGYX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210801T0130Z/ /NCHN3.1.ER.210730T0821Z.210731T0000Z.210731T1930Z.UU/ 1115 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Suncook River At North Chichester. * Until late tomorrow evening. * At 11:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Friday was 8.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding occurs at several camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding occurs at about 20 camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. Flooding also begins at the Epsom Valley Campground. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, The lower section of the Lazy River Campground floods. Two campsites at the Epsom Valley Campground flood. && LAT...LON 4341 7131 4336 7118 4309 7142 4316 7152 $$ mle
870 WGUS81 KGYX 310818 FLSGYX Flood Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 418 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New Hampshire... Warner River At Davisville affecting Merrimack County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Hampshire... Suncook River At North Chichester affecting Merrimack County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued early this morning at 530 AM EDT. && NHC013-310930- /O.CAN.KGYX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T0818Z/ /DAVN3.1.ER.210730T1120Z.210730T1800Z.210731T0600Z.NO/ 418 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Warner River At Davisville has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Warner River At Davisville. * At 3:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.9 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.0 feet Monday evening. && LAT...LON 4329 7197 4336 7193 4326 7168 4322 7173 $$ NHC013-312030- /O.EXT.KGYX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210731T2212Z/ /NCHN3.1.ER.210730T0821Z.210731T0000Z.210731T1612Z.UU/ 418 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Suncook River At North Chichester. * Until this evening. * At 3:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.2 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:15 AM EDT Saturday was 8.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 4.4 feet Monday evening. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding occurs at several camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding occurs at about 20 camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. Flooding also begins at the Epsom Valley Campground. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, The lower section of the Lazy River Campground floods. Two campsites at the Epsom Valley Campground flood. && LAT...LON 4341 7131 4336 7118 4309 7142 4316 7152 $$ MEC
503 WGUS81 KGYX 311350 FLSGYX Flood Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 950 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Hampshire... Suncook River At North Chichester affecting Merrimack County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 645 PM EDT. && NHC013-312245- /O.EXT.KGYX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210731T2236Z/ /NCHN3.1.ER.210730T0821Z.210731T0000Z.210731T1636Z.UU/ 950 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Suncook River At North Chichester. * Until this evening. * At 9:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.7 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Saturday was 8.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 4.4 feet Monday evening. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding occurs at several camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding occurs at about 20 camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. Flooding also begins at the Epsom Valley Campground. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, The lower section of the Lazy River Campground floods. Two campsites at the Epsom Valley Campground flood. && LAT...LON 4341 7131 4336 7118 4309 7142 4316 7152 $$ JC
573 WGUS81 KGYX 311812 FLSGYX Flood Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 212 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Hampshire... Suncook River At North Chichester affecting Merrimack County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1245 AM EDT. && NHC013-010445- /O.EXT.KGYX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210801T0433Z/ /NCHN3.1.ER.210730T0821Z.210731T0000Z.210731T2233Z.UU/ 212 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Suncook River At North Chichester. * Until just after midnight tonight. * At 1:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 PM EDT Saturday was 8.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 4.3 feet Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding occurs at several camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding occurs at about 20 camp sites at the Lazy River Campground. Flooding also begins at the Epsom Valley Campground. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, The lower section of the Lazy River Campground floods. Two campsites at the Epsom Valley Campground flood. && LAT...LON 4341 7131 4336 7118 4309 7142 4316 7152 $$ JC
329 WGUS81 KGYX 312253 FLSGYX Flood Statement National Weather Service Gray ME 653 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New Hampshire... Suncook River At North Chichester affecting Merrimack County. NHC013-010000- /O.CAN.KGYX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210731T2253Z/ /NCHN3.1.ER.210730T0821Z.210731T0000Z.210731T2107Z.UU/ 653 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Suncook River At North Chichester has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Suncook River At North Chichester. * At 6:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.9 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling this evening. && LAT...LON 4341 7131 4336 7118 4309 7142 4316 7152 $$ Legro
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 8:35 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GYX | Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Sullivan | 6 hr |
| Jul 29, 8:58 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GYX | Belknap, Carroll, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham and 2 more | 4 hr |
| Jul 29, 9:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GYX | Hillsborough | 46 min |
| Jul 29, 9:33 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GYX | Belknap, Carroll, Grafton, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford and 1 more | 5 hr |
| Jul 29, 9:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GYX | Rockingham, Strafford | 48 min |
| Jul 29, 10:32 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GYX | Cheshire, Hillsborough | 3 hr |
| Jul 29, 10:36 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GYX | Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham | 3 hr |
| Jul 29, 10:58 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GYX | Hillsborough, Rockingham | 3 hr |
| Jul 30, 6:10 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GYX | Merrimack | 24 hr |
| Jul 30, 4:05 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GYX | Merrimack | 7 hr |
Nearby
River Flood Warnings in New Hampshire, 2021Every river flood warning in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.