Porter, ME (ZIP 04068) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Porter is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Porter has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2013.
Porter has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 1986.
Porter has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Porter was EF1 Tornado on Aug 7, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 25, 2010), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04068 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Porter, ME, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Porter (ZIP 04068) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $980K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2013.
Porter has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04068 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 7, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Porter, ME area (ZIP 04068). 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 →