New Hampshire Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (NH) | HomeRiskMap

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 faces an extreme (Level 5 of 5) winter storm hazard, with heavy snow, ice, and extreme cold affecting every county. The… Very High Flooding New Hampshire faces a moderate (level 3 of 5) flooding risk, with floods arising from heavy rainfall, snowmelt, nor’easters, and coastal… Moderate Hurricanes New Hampshire has a relatively low but real risk of hurricanes and tropical storms, rated Level 2 out of 5 by FEMA. The greatest threats… Low Wildfires Wildfire risk in New Hampshire is relatively low but real, with a statewide level 2 out of 5 rating. The greatest danger occurs during… Low Earthquakes New Hampshire has a moderate-to-low earthquake risk, rated level 2 out of 5. While damaging earthquakes are uncommon, the state experiences… Low Drought New Hampshire faces a moderate drought risk, rated level 2 of 5. Although the state normally receives enough precipitation, seasonal dry… Low Landslides Landslides are uncommon in New Hampshire but the risk is not zero. The state rates level 2 (relatively low) on the FEMA National Risk… Low Severe Storms Severe storms in New Hampshire occur primarily during spring and summer, bringing lightning, damaging winds, hail, and occasional… Low Tornadoes New Hampshire has a level 1 (very low) tornado risk, meaning tornadoes are rare but not impossible. When they do occur, they tend to be… Very Low Extreme Heat New Hampshire has a very low risk of extreme heat, rated Level 1 on FEMA's National Risk Index. Still, summer heat waves can occur,… Very Low