Chester, NH (ZIP 03036) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 35 hailstorms, 1 earthquake, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $76K.
With 35 recorded incidents (90% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Chester has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Chester has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2018.
Chester has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 1954.
Chester has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Flash Flood on Sep 18, 2018, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03036 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, NH, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 03036) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2018.
Chester has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 1954.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03036 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2018. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76K in property damage in the Chester, NH area (ZIP 03036). 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 →