Rye, NH (ZIP 03870) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Rye has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Rye has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2019.
Rye has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 1957.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rye was Flood on Feb 25, 2010, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03870 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rye, NH, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Rye (ZIP 03870) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Rye has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1957.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03870 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 25, 2010. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Rye, NH area (ZIP 03870). 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 →