Parts of New Hampshires North Country are dealing with substantial flooding
LITTLETON, N.H. — Parts of New Hampshire’s North Country are dealing with substantial flooding and storm damage. There were reports of washed-out roads, downed trees and wires and people being rescued in areas including Littleton, Monroe, Dalton and Lancaster. In Littleton, a section of Dells Road was flooded and according to Littleton Fire Rescue, Dells Brook is at capacity. Officials said West Main Street was closed north of Dells Road due to damage from a possible microburst. Meadows Street, which leads to the Littleton Walmart, was also flooded. Firefighters said 20 people got stranded at the Walmart. There were also multiple rescues. In Dalton, sections of Route 135 are washed out. Dalton Fire Rescue officials said the area between Union Road and Cushman Brook is gone. Officials said Route 135, between the fire station and Bridge Hill Road, was also shut down.