Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 04001 in Acton, ME. These include 20 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2022.
Acton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $736K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Acton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Acton was Flood on Aug 8, 2008, which caused $639K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 7, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04001 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (7 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Acton, ME, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Acton (ZIP 04001) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $736K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Acton has 6 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04001 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 8, 2008. This event caused $639K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Acton, ME area (ZIP 04001). 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 →