Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 03741 in Canaan, NH. These include 16 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 16 (100%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2017.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Canaan has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 2011.
Canaan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canaan was Flash Flood on Jul 2, 2013, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 30, 2017), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Aug 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03741 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canaan, NH, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Canaan (ZIP 03741) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2017.
Canaan has 4 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03741 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 2, 2013. 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 $10.8M in property damage in the Canaan, NH area (ZIP 03741). 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 →