ZIP code 03452, covering Jaffrey, NH, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 18 blizzards, 18 floods, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jaffrey is blizzards, with 18 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. 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 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (67%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Jaffrey has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $506K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
Jaffrey has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jaffrey was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 18, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03452 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (18 events), floods (18 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jaffrey, NH, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.6M in property damage.
Yes, Jaffrey (ZIP 03452) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Jaffrey has 5 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 $506K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03452 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 $16.7M in property damage in the Jaffrey, NH area (ZIP 03452). 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 →