Hampstead, NH (ZIP 03841) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $255K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hampstead is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Hampstead has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1966.
Hampstead has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hampstead was EF2 Tornado on Jul 2, 1961, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03841 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hampstead, NH, with 17 events documented.
Hampstead has 3 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 $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03841 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 2, 1961. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $255K in property damage in the Hampstead, NH area (ZIP 03841). 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 →