The following is a quote from the National Weather Service (www.weather.gov) dated Sunday, 08-28-11
"The NWS in Taunton, MA, has issued a flood warning for the Connecticut River at North Walpole [New Hampshire] from Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. At 2:30 PM Sunday [08-28-11] the stage was 18.5 feet. Flood stage is 28.0 feet. Moderate flooding is forecast. Forecast, rise above flood stage by late tomorrow morning [08-29-11] and continue to rise to near 33.5 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage by late Tuesday morning. Impact, at 35.0 feet, this is a life threatening flood event. Interests along the river from Walpole to Hinsdale will experience flooding. Should evacuations be needed, act quickly and head for higher ground. Some roadways bordering the river may become impassable. Know your alternate routes and follow detours to avoid flooded areas."
