ZIP code 03608, covering Walpole, NH, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Walpole is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Walpole has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walpole was Flash Flood on Oct 9, 2005, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 11, 2008), causing $9M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 29, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03608 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (15 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walpole, NH, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Walpole (ZIP 03608) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Walpole has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03608 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2005. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.2M in property damage in the Walpole, NH area (ZIP 03608). 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 →