Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 03882 in South Effingham, NH. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2022.
South Effingham has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
South Effingham has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 1986.
South Effingham 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 South Effingham was EF1 Tornado on Aug 7, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 25, 2010), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03882 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Effingham, NH, with 16 events documented.
Yes, South Effingham (ZIP 03882) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
South Effingham has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03882 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 7, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the South Effingham, NH area (ZIP 03882). 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 →