ZIP code 03458, covering Peterborough, NH, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 18 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Peterborough is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (71%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Peterborough 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.
Peterborough has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $778.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
Peterborough has experienced 3 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 Peterborough was Heavy Snow on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $1.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03458 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peterborough, NH, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Peterborough (ZIP 03458) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Peterborough 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 $778.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03458 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 $11.1M in property damage in the Peterborough, NH area (ZIP 03458). 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 →