Northwood, NH (ZIP 03261) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Northwood is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Northwood has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2008.
Northwood has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Northwood has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Northwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Northwood was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 24, 2008), causing $840K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 24, 2008 also caused significant damage ($561K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03261 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northwood, NH, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Northwood (ZIP 03261) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $375K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Northwood has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03261 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Northwood, NH area (ZIP 03261). 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 →