Epsom, NH (ZIP 03234) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Epsom is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Epsom 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 $561K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Epsom has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2008.
Epsom 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Epsom has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Epsom was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 24, 2008), causing $840K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 24, 2008 also caused significant damage ($561K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03234 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Epsom, NH, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Epsom (ZIP 03234) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $561K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Epsom 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03234 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Epsom, NH area (ZIP 03234). 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 →