New Hampton, NH (ZIP 03256) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (59% 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.
New Hampton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2017.
New Hampton 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.
New Hampton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 1995.
New Hampton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 1981.
New Hampton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Hampton was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 7, 2008), causing $700K in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 30, 2017 also caused significant damage ($553K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03256 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Hampton, NH, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100 in property damage.
Yes, New Hampton (ZIP 03256) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2017.
New Hampton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03256 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 $6.4M in property damage in the New Hampton, NH area (ZIP 03256). 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 →