Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 03901 in Berwick, ME. These include 27 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Berwick has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $177.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 2006.
Berwick has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2008.
Berwick has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berwick was Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03901 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berwick, ME, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Berwick (ZIP 03901) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2008.
Berwick has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $177.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03901 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Berwick, ME area (ZIP 03901). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced 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. Full methodology →