Active AlertsHollis, NH

What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Portions of central and southern New Hampshire, including the following counties, in central New Hampshire, Merrimack and Strafford. In southern New Hampshire, Hillsborough and Rockingham.
When: Until 915 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional Details: - At 610 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Manchester, Nashua, Derry, Rochester, Merrimack, Salem, Northwood, Bedford and Milford.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.