Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 03442 in Bennington, NH. These include 11 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 11 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Bennington has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Bennington 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.
Bennington has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennington 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 03442 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennington, NH, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Bennington (ZIP 03442) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $365K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Bennington 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 $530K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03442 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 $7M in property damage in the Bennington, NH area (ZIP 03442). 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 →