Hail Risk in New Hampshire
All New Hampshire counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 10 of 10 New Hampshire counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Hillsborough County carries the state's highest hail score at 55.4, with $473K in expected annual hail losses.
No New Hampshire county reaches the High band for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $1M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsborough County | Low | 2.37 / yr | $473K | |
| 2 | Merrimack County | Low | 2.12 / yr | $202K | |
| 3 | Rockingham County | Low | 2.02 / yr | $226K | |
| 4 | Cheshire County | Very Low | 2.57 / yr | $152K | |
| 5 | Strafford County | Very Low | 1.87 / yr | $88K | |
| 6 | Grafton County | Very Low | 1.62 / yr | $75K | |
| 7 | Sullivan County | Very Low | 1.97 / yr | $78K | |
| 8 | Belknap County | Very Low | 1.96 / yr | $65K | |
| 9 | Carroll County | Very Low | 1.65 / yr | $39K | |
| 10 | Coos County | Very Low | 0.90 / yr | $15K |
10 New Hampshire counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all New Hampshire counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which New Hampshire county has the highest hail risk?
Hillsborough County has the highest FEMA hail risk score in New Hampshire at 55.4 (Low), with $473K in expected annual losses and about 2.37 events per year.
How many New Hampshire counties face significant hail risk?
10 New Hampshire counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.