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Watch: The NH Seacoast Is Completely Flooded Right Now And No One Can Drive Safely

There’s a ton of damage and destruction along the NH seacoast, including towns like Rye and Hampton. The footage is pretty scary. I woke up this morning to a lot…

sea foam in Rye NH covering the roads

The New Hampshire seacoast is completely underwater. Roads are damaged from the wind and flooding.

Photo By Gail Brown

There's a ton of damage and destruction along the NH seacoast, including towns like Rye and Hampton. The footage is pretty scary.

I woke up this morning to a lot of videos sent by my parents, who live in Rye, NH. They live just a few streets away from Rye Beach so they had a front row seat to the flooding, heavy winds, and stormy seas. I'll be honest, the video that my dad sent to me is definitely not safe for work because he swears many times. (Come on Dad!) But in the videos you can clearly see that the water has made it's way from the ocean to the streets. Residents can't drive close to the beach. Some people, like my dad, took a chance and walked down to the water to get video. It's the worst storm I've ever seen in that area.

Video That My Mom Sent Me Of the NH Seacoast

Thick, white sea foam covers the roads. It's like a stinky, scary bubble bath that no one wants to bathe in. And the walls along the coast that are there to protect the residents from waves and storms? Well those rocks are now in the road too.

How Did This Happen?

It was a combination of stormy seas, mixed with a storm in the air. Heavy winds and massive waves created flooding. The entire seacoast was already trying to recover from a storm on Wednesday night, which caused massive flooding. Just when residents finished cleaning up the debris, another rainy storm hit the seacoast.

Many residents along the coast were evacuated from their homes. Police and Fire closed the roads going into Hampton Beach. Hampton Police Chief, Alex Reno, told Seacoast Online, "This is the worst flooding I’ve ever seen at Hampton Beach in the 22 years I’ve worked for the Police Department."

Seacoast residents are still not full in the clear. Heavy winds are expected through Sunday, and then snow is expected on Tuesday.

If you live in the area, stay safe out there!

9 Things We LOVE About New Hampshire

New Hampshire became a state on June 21, 1788. Due to the vast number of quarries and granite formations throughout the state it's known as "The Granite State." It's the fifth smallest state in the country by area but there's a lot to love about New Hampshire, here's 9 of our favs.

Mt. Washington

It's not the highest mountain in the east but it may be the most well-known. It's one of the most deadly mountains due to it's unpredictably extreme weather. Plus it sells lots of bumper stickers. Lots.

The Old Man In the Mountain

I lived in New Hampshire for a handful of years - not far from The Old Man In the Mountain so I saw him quite frequently. The day his face fell off I definitely shed a tear so I must keep his spirit alive by respectfully putting him on the list.

The Motto

"Live Free Or Die." Originally used in an 1809 toast by Revolutionary War General John Stark, it's one of/if not THE best known state motto in all the US.

Eastern Mountain Sports

Yes it was started in Massachusetts in 1967 but it's headquarters are located in New Hampshire.

The Foliage

If you're a leaf-peeper, you know.

Tuckerman Ravine

Hike up, ski down. Tuckerman Ravine is the most famous backcountry ski run in the East and maybe the entire US.

The White Mountains

Many consider the White Mountains in New Hampshire to be the most picturesque segment of the Appalachian Trail. Breathtaking.

The Ice Castle

The Ice Castles are built each year, lit by colorful LED lights, and is a destination for Instagram posts that will rake in the likes of all your friends.

Lake Winnipesaukee

Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire's largest lake covering 72 square miles, featuring crystal clear water surrounded by gorgeous mountain ranges.

Ayla Brown has been an on-air morning show host with Country 102.5 since 2018. Before taking this once-in-a-lifetime job, Ayla was (and still is) a country music singer. In 2006, she placed 13th on American Idol. In 2012 and 2013 she celebrated her Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium debut, and over the years she has visited 13 countries overseas to sing for the American Troops. Country music is in Ayla Brown’s soul. Not only does she sing it, but she gets to talk about it every day on “Country Mornings with Jonathan and Ayla.” Ayla is happily married to singer-songwriter, Rob Bellamy, and they welcomed a son named Barrett in August of 2022. In her free time, she loves to sew baby bibs and experiment with new recipes in the kitchen. She also loves to travel and try new foods. Ayla writes about Boston area happenings, parenting, holistic lifestyle and living, and travel.