Manchester, NH (ZIP 03104) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Manchester is floods, with 15 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Manchester has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 2007.
Manchester has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 1968.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manchester was Heavy Snow on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 25, 2010), causing $1.7M 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 03104 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (8 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, NH, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Manchester (ZIP 03104) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
Manchester 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03104 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 5, 2001. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Manchester, NH area (ZIP 03104). 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 →