Francestown, NH (ZIP 03043) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 14 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Francestown is blizzards, with 14 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Francestown has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $945K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Francestown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $282.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Francestown 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 03043 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (14 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (10 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Francestown, NH, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.2M in property damage.
Yes, Francestown (ZIP 03043) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $945K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Francestown has 3 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 $282.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03043 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 Francestown, NH area (ZIP 03043). 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 →