Chesterfield, NH (ZIP 03443) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 18 blizzards, 17 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (61%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2014.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $606K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 8, 2022.
Chesterfield has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chesterfield was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 7, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03443 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (18 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (11 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chesterfield, NH, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.6M in property damage.
Yes, Chesterfield (ZIP 03443) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $606K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 8, 2022.
Chesterfield has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03443 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 11, 2008. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Chesterfield, NH area (ZIP 03443). 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 →