Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 03581 in Gorham, NH. These include 16 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Gorham is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (88%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Gorham has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
Gorham has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 6, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gorham was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2023), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Apr 16, 2007 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03581 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (8 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gorham, NH, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gorham (ZIP 03581) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03581 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $6.5M 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 Gorham, NH area (ZIP 03581). 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 →