Trees flattened by the storm in Northwood
A major tornado hit NH this past Thursday (July 24) and traveled about 40 miles through 11towns leaving a path of destruction. Tragically a 57 year old grandmother lost their life in Deerfield while heroically protecting and saving her grandson. Countless others were injured as 19 homes were flattened in the tornado’s path and about 200 homes were damaged in all. Though the damage was wide spread in the estimated 135 mph winds, most the damage was done to 1000’s of trees. Many homes and lives were speared due to the twister rising up and skipping over some areas.
According to the National Weather Service the towns of Deerfield, Epsom, Northwood, Pittsfield, Barnstead, Alton, New Durham, Wolfeboro, Ossipee, Effingham and Freedom were all affected in the storm.
