Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

3

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

2

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Grafton County in New Hampshire has a relatively low overall hazard risk score of 66.40. The county is prone to severe weather events such as lightning strikes, hailstorms, and heavy snowfall, with lightning events occurring at a frequency of 12.43 per year. The area also experiences moderate risks related to tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding. The risk of wildfires is relatively low, with a risk score of 52.59.

Grafton County's geographic features include the presence of significant water bodies, fault lines, and mountain peaks that can influence hazard risk. The county is home to the White Mountain National Forest, which includes several peaks over 4,000 feet in elevation. The Connecticut River runs along the western border of the county, and the area is susceptible to flooding due to its proximity to water bodies. Additionally, the county is located close to the East Coast, making it susceptible to hurricanes and tropical ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
7 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1324 mm Very High

Average Humidity
80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2012-05-29

Flooding

Tropical Storm Irene

2011-08-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2008-08-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-04-15

Hailstorm

2006-06-20

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-05-11

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

1998-06-24

Flooding

Snowmelt

1998-03-31

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-10-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-08-07

Hurricane Doria

1971-08-29

Tornado

1963-07-14