On July 4, showers and thunderstorms developed across most of the state around noon.  The line of storms across southern New Hampshire contained localized downpours that dropped 2 to 3��� over a 3 hour period in Stoddard and Wolfeboro.  Additional flooding was reported in both of these towns during the early afternoon hours with road flooding and erosion damage being reported.  Across northern New Hampshire isolated thunderstorm downpours were estimated to drop up to 2��� in an hour in the rural mountains of Coos County and near Mount Moosilauke in the White Mountains National Forest.  Heavy rain showers and thunderstorms were isolated into the evening hours in the Connecticut River Valley but no additional flooding was reported in these areas.  In addition, a few isolated storms around the state become severe with sporadic tree damage due to wind damage, along with a few reports of low end severe hail.

Flash Flood in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 00:40:00 to 04-JUL-23 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A storm brought torrential rainfall south of Swanzey on the evening of the 3rd. Swanzey Lake Road washed out near Dunn Hill Road. Radar estimated rainfall between 1 to 3 inches fell within an hour shortly before midnight.

Flash Flood in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 01:20:00 to 04-JUL-23 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Torrential rainfall with rates over 3 inches per hour fell across southern New Hampshire. This rain fell over ground that was already wet from heavy rain the day before. Unofficial gage networks in the community of Rindge measured 3.80 inches. A washout occurred on School Street and other roads in town.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 12:31:00 to 04-JUL-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSSIPEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rainfall with rates over 3 inches and hour caused Youngs Brook to overflow its banks. The Brook flooded Browns Ridge Road at Youngs Road in Ossipee.

Flash Flood in COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 12:30:00 to 04-JUL-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPER KIDDERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Showers with heavy rainfall rates formed over the White Mountains with rates up to 3 inches per hour. In Dixville Township, Golf Link Road washout cutting off access to private properties. Valley Road inaccessible due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 12:00:00 to 04-JUL-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Law enforcement reported basement flooding of Stoddard residents up to 3 feet deep.

Flash Flood in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 02:00:00 to 04-JUL-23 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH RICHMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Falls Brook came out of banks and flooded Hale Hill Road on the evening of July 3rd. A small thunderstorm intensified over East Swanzey with high rainfall rates peaking around 3 inches per hour. The radar estimated 2 to 3 inches of storm total precipitation over the headwaters of Falls Brook in the Little Monadnock Mountains.

Flash Flood in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NELSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Showers with rainfall rates up to 3 inches and hour moved across Nelson on the 4th. Washouts were reported on Log Cabin Road and Old Stoddard Road.

Flash Flood in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Severe washouts on Center Pond Road flooded after torrential rain fell with rates up to 3 inches per hour.

Flash Flood in GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 16:10:00 to 04-JUL-23 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENCLIFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Torrential rain caused washouts on Pine Hill Road and Cape Moonshine Road in Warren. Radar estimated rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 19:43:00 to 04-JUL-23 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SUTTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees on State Route 114 in New Sutton.

Astronomical Low Tide in SULLIVAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 08:35:00 to 04-JUL-23 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters in Claremont.

Flash Flood in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 03-JUL-23 22:35:00 to 03-JUL-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A thunderstorm brought heavy rain to the Monadnock Mountain region causing flash flooding in Troy.  Rainfall rates peaked around 3 inches per hour and estimated between 1 to 3 inches fell in the Troy area. Russell Rd washed out from hillside runoff.	Monadnock Street at Nelson Street closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 01:50:00 to 04-JUL-23 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SQUANTUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A thunderstorm brought heavy rain to the Monadnock Mountain region causing flash flooding between Troy and Jaffrey.  Rainfall rates peaked around 3 inches per hour and estimated between 1 to 3 inches fell across the area. State Route NH-124 near Bollard Road in Jaffrey had shoulder damage due to wash-outs from flooding.

Flash Flood in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH STODDARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rain with torrential rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour caused washouts on Barrett Pond Road.

Flash Flood in GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 18:40:00 to 04-JUL-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVERHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain caused multiple washouts on Pine Hill Road and Cape Moonshine Road in Haverhill.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 04-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 04-JUL-23 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLEBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a few trees along with large tree branches in Colebrook on Hughes Road.