Stormy New England rainfall drives flood and mosquito concerns
Portmouth area endured a wet spring with multiple rainy periods leaving May rainfall at 6.12 inches and April at 7.94 inches in Durham. State climatologist Jason Allard notes a persistent storm system over the Seacoast while entomologist Michael Morrison warns of increased West Nile mosquito breeding in catch basins and stagnant water, including the invasive japonicus species.