South Tamworth, NH (ZIP 03883) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (17 total). Of these, 15 (88%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2014.
South Tamworth has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
South Tamworth has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
South Tamworth has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Tamworth was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 7, 1998), causing $5.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03883 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Tamworth, NH, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, South Tamworth (ZIP 03883) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2014.
South Tamworth has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03883 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the South Tamworth, NH area (ZIP 03883). 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 →