Natural Disasters in Gorham, NH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
72.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
69.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
59.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
28
Public Assistance
$8.3M
Individual Assistance
$56K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2024 | $4.2M | — |
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2024 | $528K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Sep 2023 | $124K | — |
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 2023 | $19K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $53K | $56K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2018 | $1.3M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2017 | $102K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $46K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $4K | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | $1.0M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jul 2011 | $265K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 2009 | $33K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Dec 2008 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2008 | $201K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2007 | $250K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Record Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2005 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
95
Total Claims Paid
$669,305
Avg Claim Payout
$7,045
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
18
Federal Funding
$1,396,941
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.30
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 9 | $906,171 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 2 | $143,846 |
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $17,888 |
| 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 1 | $90,256 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $37,596 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Gorham has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 95 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,307,311 in public assistance recovery funding. $56,012 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 18 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.