Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 03873 in Sandown, NH. These include 23 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Sandown has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1966.
Sandown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Sandown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sandown was EF1 Tornado on Jul 26, 1966, which caused $2.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03873 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandown, NH, with 23 events documented.
Sandown has 2 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03873 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 26, 1966. This event caused $2.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5K in property damage in the Sandown, NH area (ZIP 03873). 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 →