United StatesNew HampshireNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 13, 2026
New Hampshire: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 69 warnings for New Hampshire in 2026 through September, 47% below the average of 131 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (43). FEMA has made 1 declaration for New Hampshire this year.
Latest notices in New Hampshire
NWS GrayWarningAugust 8, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Coos, NH
Expired 9:30 p.m. EDT, August 8, 2026
NWS GrayWarningAugust 8, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: York, Carroll and Strafford, ME and NH
Expired 5:30 p.m. EDT, August 8, 2026
NWS GrayWarningAugust 3, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Grafton, NH
Expired 3:00 p.m. EDT, August 3, 2026
NWS GrayWarningAugust 3, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham and 1 more, NH
Expired 11:15 a.m. EDT, August 3, 2026
NWS GrayWarningJuly 28, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Hillsborough and Rockingham, NH
Expired 3:45 p.m. EDT, July 28, 2026
NWS GrayWarningJuly 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Rockingham, NH
Expired 5:45 p.m. EDT, July 16, 2026
NWS GrayWarningJuly 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cheshire, Hillsborough and Rockingham, NH
Expired 5:30 p.m. EDT, July 16, 2026
NWS GrayWarningJuly 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: York, Rockingham and Strafford, ME and NH
Expired 4:30 p.m. EDT, July 16, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does New Hampshire get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 72 | 35 | 43 | 70 |
| Flood Advisory | 40 | 13 | 14 | 36 |
| Flood Warning | 28 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 27 | 20 | 16 | 17 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 15 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| Wind Advisory | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 11 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 11 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 11 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| Frost Advisory | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| Flood Watch | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
| Snow Squall Warning (since 2018) | 6 | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 6 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Heat Advisory | 5 | 12 | 9 | 5 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Freeze Warning | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Tornado Warning | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| High Surf Advisory | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Freezing Rain Advisory | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| High Wind Watch | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| High Wind Warning | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tornado Watch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
How many warnings does New Hampshire get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of New Hampshire. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 69 |
| 2025 | 78 |
| 2024 | 128 |
| 2023 | 183 |
| 2022 | 125 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2020 | 151 |
| 2019 | 101 |
| 2018 | 153 |
| 2017 | 129 |
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2015 | 149 |
| 2014 | 191 |
| 2013 | 178 |
| 2012 | 142 |
| 2011 | 206 |
| 2010 | 184 |
| 2009 | 128 |
| 2008 | 260 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
When in the year?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
FEMA declarations for New Hampshire in 2026
FEMAMajor disasterOctober 7, 2026
DR-4947-NH: Severe Storm, severe storm and flooding
1 designated area
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Questions about New Hampshire's warnings
How many weather warnings does New Hampshire get a year?
An average of 149 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 78 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in New Hampshire?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 72 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.