Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 04072 in Saco, ME. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2020.
Saco has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Saco has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saco was Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2021, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04072 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (8 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saco, ME, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Saco (ZIP 04072) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Saco has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04072 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 31, 2021. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Saco, ME area (ZIP 04072). 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 →