Marlow, NH (ZIP 03456) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 18 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marlow is blizzards, with 18 recorded events making up 51% 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.
Marlow has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Marlow has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Marlow has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marlow was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 29, 2021), causing $1.4M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03456 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (18 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marlow, NH, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.6M in property damage.
Yes, Marlow (ZIP 03456) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Marlow has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03456 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 $14M in property damage in the Marlow, NH area (ZIP 03456). 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 →