Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 03055 in Milford, NH. These include 17 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 5 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 Milford is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 41% 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 34% 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.
Milford has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Milford 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.
Milford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 1968.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milford 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 03055 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milford, NH, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Milford (ZIP 03055) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Milford has 2 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03055 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 Milford, NH area (ZIP 03055). 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 →