Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Salem, NH area (ZIP 03079). These include 45 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $775.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Salem is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Salem has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $143K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Salem has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $532.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1984.
Salem has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was EF2 Tornado on Aug 28, 1965, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 2, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03079 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, NH, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 03079) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $143K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Salem has 6 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 $532.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03079 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1965. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $775.5K in property damage in the Salem, NH area (ZIP 03079). 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 →