"Emergency Declared as High Seas Cause Severe Flooding in Hampton Beach, NH"
TL;DR
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire declared a flooding emergency due to extremely high seas, prompting the closure of Ocean Blvd and the opening of an evacuation shelter at Hampton Academy. Firefighters assisted residents in flooded neighborhoods, while nearby Salisbury also experienced impassable areas due to flooding. Officials urged people to avoid driving through standing water and to seek higher ground if in the affected area.
Topics:nationnatural-disasters#evacuation#flooding-emergency#hampton-beach#high-seas#natural-disasters#new-hampshire
- Hampton Beach, New Hampshire declares flooding emergency due to extremely high seas CBS Boston
- Boston weather: strong winds, flooding snarling some rail service The Boston Globe
- Drone video: Extreme flooding in Hampton Beach, NH; Police declare emergency WCVB Channel 5 Boston
- Flooding seen in Hampton as high tide approaches WMUR Manchester
- Hampton Beach, New Hampshire flooding: Ocean Blvd. closed WMUR Manchester
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