Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 04038 in Gorham, ME. These include 33 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $587.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Gorham is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2020.
Gorham 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 $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Gorham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Gorham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gorham was Flood on Feb 25, 2010, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 10, 2024), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04038 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gorham, ME, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Gorham (ZIP 04038) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $565K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Gorham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04038 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 25, 2010. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $587.5K in property damage in the Gorham, ME area (ZIP 04038). 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 →