Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 03884 in Strafford, NH. These include 25 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 25 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2023.
Strafford has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Strafford has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $739K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2008.
Strafford has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
Strafford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Strafford was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 24, 2008 also caused significant damage ($561K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03884 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strafford, NH, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Strafford (ZIP 03884) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Strafford has 6 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 $739K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03884 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Strafford, NH area (ZIP 03884). 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 →