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New Hampshire's Spring Floods

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, March 6, 2008.

Before "Mud Season," there could be "Flood Season." New Hampshire officials say they’re concerned about the huge snowpack we have this year. And with all that snow and ice, heavy spring rains could have nowhere to go but into our streets and our basements. We’ll look at what the state has learned from past flood events, how this year's conditions are different, and what preparations are already underway.

Guests

  • Christopher Pope, state director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • James Gallagher, chief engineer of Water Division for the Department of Environmental Services
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