Freedom, NH (ZIP 03836) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M.
With 18 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Freedom has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Freedom has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Freedom has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 1986.
Freedom has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freedom was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 7, 1998), causing $5.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 7, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03836 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freedom, NH, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Freedom (ZIP 03836) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Freedom has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03836 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.2M in property damage in the Freedom, NH area (ZIP 03836). 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 →