Monroe, NH (ZIP 03771) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 297 natural disaster events on record. These include 256 blizzards, 20 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Monroe is blizzards, with 256 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (7%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2022.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (55%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Monroe has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Monroe has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
Monroe has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 16, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Mar 17, 2012), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03771 has experienced 297 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (256 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (14 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, NH, with 256 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 03771) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Monroe has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03771 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Monroe, NH area (ZIP 03771). 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 →