Natural Disasters in Jaffrey, NH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.5
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
33
Public Assistance
$25.5M
Individual Assistance
$132K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Sep 2023 | $1.4M | — |
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Flood | Oct 2021 | $1.2M | — |
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2021 | $2.2M | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $15.1M | $92K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Stoddard Fire → | Fire | Apr 2016 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2013 | $952K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2013 | $185K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $17K | — |
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2012 | $2.3M | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 2009 | $1.1M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Dec 2008 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2007 | $565K | $35K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Oct 2005 | — | $4K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Record Snow → | Snowstorm | Apr 2005 | — | — |
| Record Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2005 | — | — |
| Record And/or Near Record Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2005 | $118K | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
247
Total Claims Paid
$6,689,560
Avg Claim Payout
$27,083
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
27
Federal Funding
$2,375,443
Properties Protected
9
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 10 | $437,476 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $400,527 |
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 2 | $7,000 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $0 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 2 | $323,774 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jaffrey has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, ice storm. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 247 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $25,497,613 in public assistance recovery funding. $132,491 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 27 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.