Sanbornton, NH (ZIP 03269) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Sanbornton 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.
Sanbornton 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.
Sanbornton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 19, 1982.
Sanbornton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sanbornton 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. Flood on Apr 16, 2007 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03269 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sanbornton, NH, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100 in property damage.
Yes, Sanbornton (ZIP 03269) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Sanbornton 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 03269 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 $7.8M in property damage in the Sanbornton, NH area (ZIP 03269). 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 →