Master Plan Nashua Fire Rescue, NH
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admiration (NOAA) reports three recorded tropical and extratropical
storms in Nashua dating back to the 1800s.
Figure 23. Tropical and Extratropical Storms*?
@ UNNAMED 1945
Sep 12,1945 to Sep 20, 1945
HURRICANE
UNNAMED 1874
Sep 25, 1874 to
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When the wind speed exceeds 74 miles per hour, the storm becomes a hurricane. Nashua is subject to the
impacts of tropical storms and hurricanes. The high winds associated with these storms can result in
widespread damage to buildings, downed trees, and power outages.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Damage Scale describes tropical storms and hurricanes based on wind speeds.
12 Historical Hurricane Tracks (noaa.gov).
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