Bowdoinham, ME (ZIP 04008) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 25 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.8M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 16 (64%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Bowdoinham has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2015.
Bowdoinham has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Bowdoinham has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 18, 1979.
Bowdoinham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 29, 1963.
Bowdoinham has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowdoinham was Coastal Flood on Jan 13, 2024, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 1998), causing $7M in damages. Coastal Flood on Jan 10, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04008 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowdoinham, ME, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25M in property damage.
Yes, Bowdoinham (ZIP 04008) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Bowdoinham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 29, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04008 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Jan 13, 2024. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.8M in property damage in the Bowdoinham, ME area (ZIP 04008). 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 →