What kinds of disasters does New Hampshire experience?
New Hampshire is quite fortunate compared to other parts of the country when it comes to natural disasters. Major disasters are rare here because of the state’s location and topography. Still, they can and do happen. In October 2005 and again in May 2006, New Hampshire experienced severe flooding that caused more than $14 million in damage each time. The October 2005 flood was concentrated in the southwestern part of the state. It killed seven people and swept away homes and roads. The May 2006 flood affected a larger area but caused no fatalities. These back-to-back storms were the worst disasters the state experienced since the Hurricane of 1938. Floods, hurricanes and severe winter storms are the most common natural disasters in New Hampshire, although earthquakes and high wind events are also possible.
