Natural Disaster Risk in Meredith

Natural Hazard Profile: Meredith, New Hampshire

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard in Belknap County, Meredith is a town of roughly 6,707 residents. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of New Hampshire — marked by long, cold winters and brief, warm summers — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Meredith a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Meredith's composite natural disaster risk at 5.9 out of 10 — moderate risk. Lightning from frequent convective storms is the leading natural hazard, with above-average strike density creating risks for outdoor activities, trees, and sensitive infrastructure. Residents should also account for hurricane and ice storm risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Meredith's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by lightning and hurricane, as measured by FEMA across Belknap County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Meredith residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for lightning is recommended.