Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 03253 in Meredith, NH. These include 18 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Meredith has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Meredith has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 1995.
Meredith 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.
Meredith has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 19, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meredith 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. Flash Flood on Aug 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03253 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meredith, NH, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Meredith (ZIP 03253) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Meredith has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03253 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 $8.6M in property damage in the Meredith, NH area (ZIP 03253). 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 →