Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 03257 in New London, NH. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
New London has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 6, 2011.
New London has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2014.
New London has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for New London was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 11, 2008), causing $786K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03257 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New London, NH, with 5 events documented.
Yes, New London (ZIP 03257) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03257 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the New London, NH area (ZIP 03257). 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 →