Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 03246 in Gilford, NH. These include 14 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Gilford is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Gilford has experienced 3 severe wind events 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.
Gilford has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Gilford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 1981.
Gilford has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilford was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 7, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 16, 2007 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03246 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilford, NH, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Gilford (ZIP 03246) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Gilford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03246 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $3.8M 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 Gilford, NH area (ZIP 03246). 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 →