Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 8 at 7:22PM EDT until August 8 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
FFWGYX
The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Coos County in northern New Hampshire...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 722 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Gorham, Jefferson and Randolph.
Instruction:
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.
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:
Coos, NH
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov