Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 03235 in Franklin, NH. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Franklin has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2008.
Franklin 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.
Franklin has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 25, 1986.
Franklin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklin 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 03235 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (3 events), 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 Franklin, NH, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100 in property damage.
Yes, Franklin (ZIP 03235) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03235 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 $6.7M in property damage in the Franklin, NH area (ZIP 03235). 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 →