Bradford, NH (ZIP 03221) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Bradford has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Bradford has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Bradford has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2018.
Bradford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bradford was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $3.7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 11, 2008), causing $1.6M in damages. Flood on Oct 8, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03221 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradford, NH, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Bradford (ZIP 03221) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Bradford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03221 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Bradford, NH area (ZIP 03221). 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 →