ZIP code 03449, covering Hancock, NH, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hancock is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Hancock has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
Hancock has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hancock was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 29, 2012), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Apr 16, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03449 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hancock, NH, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Hancock (ZIP 03449) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Hancock 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03449 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 $19.3M in property damage in the Hancock, NH area (ZIP 03449). 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 →