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03259 North Sandwich, NH — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: North Sandwich, NH (03259)

Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 03259 in North Sandwich, NH. These include 12 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $689.5K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (12 total). Of these, 8 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $689.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2017.

⛈️ Hailstorms

North Sandwich has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

North Sandwich has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1976.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for North Sandwich was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 3, 2005), causing $112.5K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in North Sandwich, NH (03259)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03259 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 03259?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Sandwich, NH, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $689.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 03259 (North Sandwich) prone to flooding?

Yes, North Sandwich (ZIP 03259) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $689.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2017.

Has North Sandwich (03259) ever been hit by a tornado?

North Sandwich has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1976.

What was the worst natural disaster in North Sandwich, NH?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03259 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 03259?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $689.5K in property damage in the North Sandwich, NH area (ZIP 03259). 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 →

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