Federal Officials Tour NH Flood Damage

Federal officials began touring dozens of communities that suffered flood damage earlier this month.

FEMA has been verifying damage and estimating replacement costs.

Once the state hits a threshold of $2.4 million, which seems likely to happen, New Hampshire officials will likely ask for a formal disaster declaration that makes it eligible for more federal aid.

Heavy downpours that overwhelm systems are becoming a problem in much of the world, fueled by the warming climate.