Low Risk New Hampshire  ·  Hurricane / Flooding

Manchester NH

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  NEW HAMPSHIRE

4 / 10
Threat Score
Population
115,644
Elevation
171
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Flooding
County FEMA Disasters
20
federally declared

Manchester in southern New Hampshire faces low but real hurricane remnant and flooding risk. Irene in 2011 caused significant flooding across New Hampshire river systems. The Merrimack River creates flooding risk through Manchester. As New Hampshire's largest city Manchester maintains the state's most developed emergency infrastructure. The city's location at the northern end of the Boston-Washington corridor means it receives degraded but sometimes still damaging Atlantic hurricane systems.

// 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.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score4 / 10   Low
Primary HazardHurricane / Flooding
FEMA Flood ZoneZone X (Low Risk)
County FEMA Declarations20
Last Major EventHurricane Irene (2011)

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (603) 624-6500
Evacuation RoutesI-293 North, I-93 South, US-3 North, NH-101 East
Elevation171 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Hillsborough County NH
New Hampshire · Hurricane / Flooding
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4/10
Low Risk

// Other Cities in Hillsborough County NH

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant NH
Nuclear Power Plant  ·  Seabrook  ·  NextEra Energy  ·  10-mi risk zone
8/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.