Cornish, ME (ZIP 04020) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
The dominant hazard type for Cornish is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Cornish has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2013.
Cornish has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Cornish has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 24, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cornish was Flash Flood on Aug 31, 2013, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04020 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cornish, ME, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Cornish (ZIP 04020) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2013.
Cornish has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04020 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 31, 2013. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Cornish, ME area (ZIP 04020). 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 →