Merrimack County in central New Hampshire anchored by Concord the state capital faces low to moderate disaster risk from tornadoes flooding and winter storms. The Merrimack River creates flooding risk through Concord and surrounding communities. As the state capital county Merrimack County hosts critical New Hampshire government infrastructure requiring emergency continuity planning. New Hampshire State Hospital and other critical state facilities require robust emergency planning.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 4 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 4 |
| Last Major Event | 2017 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (603) 796-6600 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-93 US-3 NH-9 NH-202 |
// County Profile
| County | Merrimack County NH |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| Population | 152 |
| Area | 935 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other New Hampshire Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.