**Title: Hampton, New Hampshire Dealing with Severe Flooding and Damage**
**Introduction**
Hampton, New Hampshire experienced significant flooding and damage due to seafoam and floodwater. The town authorities had to close Ocean Boulevard and urged residents to avoid the area until further notice. The high tide caused waves to crash over Hampton’s seawall, leading to severe flooding. Communities across New England also faced damage from the overnight wind and rain.
**Assessing the Flooding**
Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno described the waves as the worst he had ever seen, with their aggressive nature and high water levels. Snow plows were deployed to clear the flooded roads, removing excess water, foam, and debris. Despite efforts to combat the flooding, Chief Reno acknowledged that Mother Nature always prevails.
**Evacuation and Recovery**
Residents were offered assistance by the police for evacuation, and an evacuation shelter was set up in the Hampton Academy gymnasium. As high tide receded, water levels started to decrease, allowing some parts of Hampton, like North Beach, to reopen at least one lane of Ocean Boulevard for traffic. However, due to the one-way roads, some residents faced difficulties returning home.
**Assessing the Damage**
The Portsmouth Police Department’s drone unit was deployed to assess the extent of the damage caused by the flooding. It provided access to areas that were otherwise inaccessible. Officials expressed concerns about potential damage to roadways and nearby residences. Despite the damage, residents recognized that flooding is a common occurrence in coastal communities like Hampton.
**Conclusion**
Roads in Hampton gradually reopened throughout Wednesday afternoon, bringing some relief to the affected areas. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries during this incident. The town is now focused on recovery and rebuilding after this severe flooding event.
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