Federal and state records show 8,240 natural disaster events for Maine, spanning 390 ZIP codes. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $4.6B. A total of 53 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.
⚠️ Hazard Distribution
Hailstorms lead Maine's disaster profile with 3,672 events (45%), causing $6.2M in property damage. Other significant hazards include floods (3,204 events, $1.8B in damages), tornadoes (447 events, $44.9M in damages), and blizzards (415 events, $2.8B in damages). Maine has no recorded hurricanes in the dataset.
📍 Geographic Impact
The most disaster-affected areas in Maine include ZIP 04736 (61 events, $2.8M in damages), ZIP 04210 (61 events, $39.1M in damages), and ZIP 04270 (59 events, $33.9M in damages).
📈 Trends Over Time
Disaster frequency in Maine has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 756% higher than in earlier periods of the record. The year 2007 stands out as particularly active, with 737 events recorded — likely driven by a major weather system or disaster season.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Maine
What natural disasters occur in Maine?
Maine has experienced 8,240 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include hailstorms (3,672), floods (3,204), tornadoes (447), blizzards (415), severe wind events (313), earthquakes (179), wildfires (6), and extreme cold events (4). The most common hazard is hailstorms, accounting for 45% of all events.
What are the most disaster-prone areas in Maine?
Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Maine are ZIP 04736 (61 events), ZIP 04210 (61 events), ZIP 04270 (59 events), ZIP 04938 (55 events), and ZIP 04276 (55 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.
How much damage have natural disasters caused in Maine?
Natural disasters have caused a documented $4.6B in property damage across Maine. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.
About This Data
State-level data aggregated from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims),
NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records.
Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s.
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