Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
News, Media & Events: New Hampshire
Preparedness Tips
- Floods: A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more.
- Hurricanes: Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Make sure everyone in your household knows your hurricane plans, evacuation routes, and has several ways to receive alerts. There are also things you can do to strengthen your home ahead of time. Learn more.
- Extreme heat: Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness, especially for older adults, children and sick or overweight individuals who are at greater risk. You can also take steps to weatherize your home ahead of time to keep the heat out. When dealing with excessive heat be sure to drink lots of water, avoid strenuous activity in the middle of the day and never leave children or pets in the car. Learn more.
- Thunderstorms and lightning: Strengthen your home by cutting down or trimming trees that may be in danger of falling on your home. Sign up for your community’s warning system and when the thunder roars, go indoors and avoid using electronic devices and running water. Learn more.
- Tornadoes: Sign up for your community’s warning system. If under a tornado warning, immediately go to a safe shelter such as a small, interior, windowless room or basement on the lowest level of a sturdy building. Learn more.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding on July 10-13, 2024.
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and flooding from April 3-5, 2024.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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New Hampshire; FEMA-4812-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4812-DR; New Hampshire as a result of a severe storm and flooding during the period of July 10-13, 2024.
New Hampshire; FEMA-4799-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4799-DR; New Hampshire as a result of a severe winter storm and flooding during the period of April 3-5, 2024.
New Hampshire; FEMA-4771-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4771-DR; New Hampshire as a result of severe storms and flooding during the period of January 9-14, 2024.
New Hampshire; FEMA-4761-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4761-DR; New Hampshire as a result of a severe storm and flooding during the period of December 17-21, 2023.
Effective February 8, 2024 - Suspension of Community Eligibility
New Hampshire; Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm - Denial of Appeal
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the State of New Hampshire's Appeal of Denial on December 23, 2023, as a result of a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of March 13-15, 2023.
New Hampshire; Severe Storm and Flooding - Denial
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the State of New Hampshire's Denial on September 26, 2023, as a result of a severe storm and flooding during the period of April 30 to May 1, 2023.
New Hampshire; FEMA-4740-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4674-DR; New Hampshire as a result of severe storms and flooding during the period of July 9-17, 2023.
New Hampshire; FEMA-4693-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4693-DR; New Hampshire as a result of a severe storm and flooding during the period of December 22-25, 2022.
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Main Street and South Broadway Flood Control Project, PDMC-PJ-01-NH-2018-006, signed 2/17/2021