Weare, NH (ZIP 03281) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Weare has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 2007.
Weare has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Weare has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 1963.
Weare has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 25, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Weare was Heavy Snow on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03281 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weare, NH, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Weare (ZIP 03281) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $285K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Weare has 3 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 $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03281 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 5, 2001. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Weare, NH area (ZIP 03281). 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 →