New Hampshire is located in the Northeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in New Hampshire are winter storms, flooding, hurricanes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in New Hampshire is coordinated by the New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in New Hampshire

Winter Storms New Hampshire is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to winter storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner… Very High Flooding New Hampshire has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Hurricanes hurricanes poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Wildfires wildfires poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Severe Storms severe storms poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Tornadoes New Hampshire faces a very low risk from tornadoes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low Extreme Heat New Hampshire faces a very low risk from extreme heat compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low