Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 03031 in Amherst, NH. These include 17 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Amherst is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $21.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2014.
Amherst has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Amherst has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Amherst has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amherst was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 5, 2001), causing $5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03031 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amherst, NH, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Amherst (ZIP 03031) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Amherst has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03031 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 11, 2008. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.5M in property damage in the Amherst, NH area (ZIP 03031). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →