South Berwick, ME (ZIP 03908) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
With 24 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
South 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 $634K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2019.
South Berwick has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $377.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Berwick was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $349K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 3, 1976), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 03908 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Berwick, ME, with 24 events documented.
Yes, South Berwick (ZIP 03908) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $634K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2019.
South Berwick has 4 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 $377.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 03908 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $349K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the South Berwick, ME area (ZIP 03908). 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 →