Natural Disasters in Seabrook Beach, NH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
85.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Coastal Flood | 92.8 |
| Ice Storm | 91.3 |
| Earthquake | 87.5 |
| Hurricane | 83.8 |
| Drought | 77.1 |
| Lightning | 74.8 |
| Tornado | 73.5 |
| Strong Wind | 72.5 |
| Landslide | 72.0 |
| Winter Weather | 65.6 |
| Heat Wave | 65.0 |
| Cold Wave | 57.4 |
| Wildfire | 47.8 |
| Hail | 35.5 |
| Avalanche | 4.4 |
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
35
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Coastal Storm | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Mar 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Nov 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADO, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 35 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,164
Total Claims Paid
$30,808,513
Avg Claim Payout
$14,237
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$29,476,096
Disasters with PA
18
Total Projects
1,192
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4516 | Biological | 120 | $11,141,525 |
| DR-1812 | Severe Ice Storm | 135 | $3,567,247 |
| DR-1643 | Severe Storm(s) | 236 | $2,789,268 |
| DR-1695 | Severe Storm(s) | 242 | $2,689,747 |
| DR-1892 | Severe Storm(s) | 124 | $1,693,499 |
| DR-4105 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $1,535,170 |
| DR-4371 | Winter Storm | 39 | $1,180,700 |
| DR-4771 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $1,055,182 |
| DR-3166 | Snow | 44 | $917,770 |
| DR-3207 | Snow | 38 | $679,628 |
| DR-3177 | Snow | 39 | $569,419 |
| DR-4740 | Flood | 10 | $538,121 |
| DR-4370 | Coastal Storm | 20 | $352,360 |
| DR-4799 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $328,351 |
| DR-3360 | Hurricane | 23 | $243,779 |
Showing top 15 of 18 disasters by spending
Seabrook Beach has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, ice storm, earthquake. The area has had 35 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 2,164 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $29,476,096 in public assistance recovery funding.