Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 03224 in Canterbury, NH. These include 13 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Canterbury has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 26, 2010.
Canterbury 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.
Canterbury has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1972.
Canterbury has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canterbury 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 03224 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (12 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canterbury, NH, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Canterbury (ZIP 03224) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Canterbury 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 $27.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03224 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 $7M in property damage in the Canterbury, NH area (ZIP 03224). 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 →