Spofford, NH (ZIP 03462) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $846K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Spofford has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $752K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2023.
Spofford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 22, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spofford 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 03462 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spofford, NH, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Spofford (ZIP 03462) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $846K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Spofford has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $752K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03462 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 $13.2M in property damage in the Spofford, NH area (ZIP 03462). 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 →