Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 03862 in North Hampton, NH. These include 25 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $453K. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for North Hampton is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
North Hampton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $278K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2006.
North Hampton has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
North Hampton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Hampton was EF1 Tornado on Jul 1, 1968, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03862 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Hampton, NH, with 25 events documented.
Yes, North Hampton (ZIP 03862) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $175K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
North Hampton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $278K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03862 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 1, 1968. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $453K in property damage in the North Hampton, NH area (ZIP 03862). 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 →