Derry, NH (ZIP 03038) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 42 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $376K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (42 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Derry has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1966.
Derry has experienced 2 floods 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 $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2018.
Derry 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 Derry was EF2 Tornado on Jul 2, 1961, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03038 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Derry, NH, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Derry (ZIP 03038) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2018.
Derry has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $305K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03038 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 2, 1961. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $376K in property damage in the Derry, NH area (ZIP 03038). 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 →