Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 03224

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 03224, New Hampshire

ZIP 03224 in Canterbury sits along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. Its humid continental climate produces long, cold winters and brief, warm summers, and notably heavy nor'easter snowstorms. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 03224 carries an overall risk score of 6.8/10, placing it in the high category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to lightning and hurricane.

Within New Hampshire, ZIP 03224's risk is, slightly above the 6.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of New Hampshire identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by lightning and hurricane. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 03224's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.