Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 04009 in Bridgton, ME. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 19 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Bridgton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
Bridgton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
Bridgton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgton was Flood on Apr 16, 2007, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 1, 2023), causing $265K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04009 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgton, ME, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Bridgton (ZIP 04009) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
Bridgton has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04009 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2007. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Bridgton, ME area (ZIP 04009). 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 →