Claremont, NH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Claremont is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Sullivan County, NH. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, hurricane, and ice storm.
Storm events near Claremont
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Claremont's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Claremont itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Sullivan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Claremont along with the rest of the county, not a Claremont-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 13.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 60.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 43.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 22.7 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 24.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 35.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 17.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 67 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 66.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 77 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 52.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 24.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 48.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sullivan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Claremont, NH at risk of?
Claremont is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Sullivan County, where Claremont is located, are landslide, hurricane, and ice storm.
What is Claremont's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Sullivan County, where Claremont is located, scoring 77 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Claremont a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Claremont carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Sullivan County.
Has Claremont had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 44 hail, 74 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Claremont since 2016.