Northeast region · NH
New Hampshire home risk profile
Overall risk: Low
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
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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
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Flooding
New Hampshire has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,…
Moderate
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Hurricanes
hurricanes poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Wildfires
wildfires poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Earthquakes
earthquakes poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Drought
drought poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Landslides
landslides poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Severe Storms
severe storms poses a low risk in New Hampshire. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Tornadoes
New Hampshire faces a very low risk from tornadoes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should…
Very Low
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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