Natural Disasters in Milford, NH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
64.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 95.4 |
| Lightning | 93.2 |
| Hurricane | 92.6 |
| Earthquake | 88.2 |
| Winter Weather | 87.4 |
| Strong Wind | 86.9 |
| Landslide | 84.2 |
| Tornado | 82.6 |
| Heat Wave | 75.4 |
| Wildfire | 67.0 |
| Cold Wave | 66.2 |
| Drought | 57.9 |
| Hail | 55.4 |
| Avalanche | 15.2 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
31
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Mar 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Dec 5, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Nov 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM |
| Aug 27, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| May 12, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 2, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Dec 13, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 25, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 26, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 19, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 28, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW |
| Mar 30, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jan 15, 2004 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
Showing 20 of 31 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
629
Total Claims Paid
$10,437,181
Avg Claim Payout
$16,593
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$47,883,788
Disasters with PA
14
Total Projects
1,087
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4516 | Biological | 85 | $30,752,443 |
| DR-1643 | Severe Storm(s) | 177 | $3,807,796 |
| DR-1695 | Severe Storm(s) | 400 | $3,635,642 |
| DR-1812 | Severe Ice Storm | 121 | $2,946,532 |
| DR-4105 | Severe Storm(s) | 30 | $1,402,768 |
| DR-1892 | Severe Storm(s) | 84 | $911,742 |
| DR-4740 | Flood | 4 | $834,828 |
| DR-3193 | Snow | 27 | $691,151 |
| DR-3207 | Snow | 29 | $668,858 |
| DR-3166 | Snow | 32 | $657,993 |
| DR-1799 | Severe Storm(s) | 51 | $636,641 |
| DR-3177 | Snow | 29 | $570,104 |
| DR-4371 | Winter Storm | 2 | $193,146 |
| DR-3360 | Hurricane | 16 | $174,145 |
Milford has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 31 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 629 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $47,883,788 in public assistance recovery funding.