Greasy reports:

We are having quite a storm here.
Strong Storms Spark Tornado Warning,Building Collapses.
This is mostly a mile or so from here.
The storm is still going on.
A lot of damages to homes and trees fallen on the
highway here and the traffic is backed up for miles.
Some people are trapped in their homes.
Red Cross is on the way over.
Help from many of our community are there.

Real bad situation.
So,far we have been lucky.
Though my car received some minor dents due to branches
falling.
Had to move the car to a different location.
We have 3 huge maple trees out front.
Just looking out of the window and notice that the sky is darkened.Rain falling again.
Will keep you posted on this.

EPSOM, N.H. -- A house collapse and other major damage has been reported in Epsom.

Early reports about the house, on Sleepy Hollow Lane, indicated people may have been trapped in the structure. Manchester fire officials said they have sent a building collapse unit to Epsom.

The Epsom fire chief reported 50 to 100 other homes damaged as a result of the storms.

Other reports from Alton indicated people were trapped inside of cars beneath fallen powerlines.

Severe thunderstorm warnings were posted throughout the day.

Gov. John Lynch this afternoon declared a state of emergency in Belknap, Carroll, Merrimack, Strafford and Rockingham counties due to damage from severe weather and thunderstorms.

The state Emergency Operations Center in Concord is open. Gov. Lynch is inspecting the damage.

“The situation is still ongoing. I urge all New Hampshire citizens to take sensible precautions and to heed all warnings from public safety officials,” Gov. Lynch said.

The state’s Emergency Management Office recommends:

Anyone in need of emergency assistance call 911
Avoid unnecessary travel
Watch for downed power lines and tree limbs
Do not drive through standing water
Continue to monitor local weather reports

Established in 1727, Epsom, NH offers a rural feel with its farm lands and warm community feeling. Our town derives its name from a market town in England. It is bounded on the north by Pittsfield, south by Allenstown, east by Deerfield and Northwood and west by Chichester and Pembroke. It is six miles long, and four and one half miles broad. Epsom was granted to the tax payers of Rye, New Castle and Greenland in 1727.