Hurricane Prep and Storm-Season Boat Storage in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 1 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 0 of them major, and a boat at Concord is in the water in 4 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 15 boat storage facilities are listed in New Hampshire; 14 list enclosed indoor space.

1New Hampshire hurricanes in months in the water
4 of 6storm-season months a boat is in the water (Concord)
0New Hampshire hurricanes since 2000
15New Hampshire boat storage listings
14list enclosed indoor space

Storm season and the boat calendar in New Hampshire

MonthConcord high / lowboatNew Hampshire hurricanes since 1851Manchester high / lowboat
Jan32° / 13°laid up034° / 17°laid up
Feb35° / 15°laid up037° / 19°laid up
Mar44° / 23°laid up046° / 27°laid up
Apr58° / 33°launch or haul-out059° / 38°launch or haul-out
May69° / 44°launch or haul-out070° / 48°in the water
Jun78° / 54°in the water079° / 58°in the water
Jul83° / 59°in the water084° / 64°in the water
Aug82° / 57°in the water082° / 62°in the water
Sep74° / 49°in the water175° / 54°in the water
Oct61° / 38°launch or haul-out062° / 42°launch or haul-out
Nov48° / 29°laid up050° / 33°laid up
Dec37° / 20°laid up039° / 24°laid up

Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.

By that rule a boat at Concord has 4 months in the water (June to September), 3 of launch or haul-out and 5 laid up. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.

New Hampshire hurricane record

1 of the 1 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 2. Most fell in September (1).

MonthStormCategory in New Hampshireboat that month (Concord)
Sep 1985Gloria2in the water

Concord averages 42.0 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in October (4.4 in), before any storm is added.

Hurricane checklist for a boat in New Hampshire

  1. Decide haul-out versus slip early; marina contracts often set haul-out order.
  2. On land, strap the hull to ground anchors and pull the drain plug.
  3. Strip canvas, biminis, cushions and electronics.
  4. In a slip, double the lines, add chafe gear and leave slack for surge.
  5. Photograph the hull ID and position; keep papers waterproofed.
  6. Get the building wind rating, the FEMA flood zone of the address and the re-entry rules in writing.

New Hampshire boat storage for hurricane season (15 listed)

15 live listings in 10 cities; by listed type: 14 indoor, 14 covered and 15 outdoor (types overlap). No New Hampshire boat storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.

FacilityCityListed storageListed amenitiesAlso listed for
Paugus Bay MarinaLaconiaindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Extra Space Storage - Concord NHConcordindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Public Storage - Manchester NHManchesterindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Ambrose Cove MarinaAltonindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryJet Ski
Glendale MarinaGilfordindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Extra Space Storage - NashuaNashuaindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Vault Motor Storage - MerrimackMerrimackindoor, outdoor, coveredJet Ski
Lake Sunapee MarineSunapeeoutdoor

Listed storage types by New Hampshire city

CityBoat Storage listingsEnclosedCoveredOpen lot
Gilford3333
Laconia2222
Manchester2222
Meredith2222
Alton1111
Concord1111
Epsom1111
Merrimack1111
Nashua1111
Sunapee1001

New Hampshire cities by listed boat storage (with enclosed count)

New Hampshire hurricane season boat questions

How many New Hampshire hurricanes struck while a boat would be in the water?

Of the 1 hurricanes NOAA records in New Hampshire since 1851, 1 arrived in months our season rule marks as in the water at Concord (Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep). At Manchester the count is 1 in months in the water. 0 have come since 2000 and 0 were Category 3 or stronger.

Which months bring the most hurricane risk to a boat in New Hampshire?

In NOAA's record, New Hampshire impacts fall most often in September (1). A boat at Concord is in the water in all three by our season rule, and in the water in 4 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.

Which New Hampshire boat storage listings are enclosed?

14 of 15 live New Hampshire listings list enclosed indoor space; 14 list covered and 15 outdoor spaces. By city: Gilford (3; 3 enclosed), Laconia (2; 2 enclosed), Manchester (2; 2 enclosed) and Meredith (2; 2 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Gilford (3) and Laconia (2). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 10 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.

What should I do with my boat when a hurricane watch is issued in New Hampshire?

Move it at once. 14 New Hampshire listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 1 New Hampshire hurricanes on record came in months a boat at Concord is in the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Concord averages 4.4 inches in October, so check the site drains.

Which New Hampshire cities have the most boat storage listings?

Listings span 10 New Hampshire cities. The largest groups are Gilford (3 listed), Laconia (2 listed), Manchester (2 listed), Meredith (2 listed) and Alton (1 listed). For covered spaces, Gilford (3) and Laconia (2) lead. Statewide, 15 list open lots, 14 covered parking and 14 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.

More New Hampshire and boat storage pages

Sources

NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014745, USW00014710); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).

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