Sanford, ME (ZIP 04073) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2020.
Sanford has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Sanford 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sanford was Flood on Apr 16, 2007, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Aug 8, 2008), causing $639K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04073 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sanford, ME, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Sanford (ZIP 04073) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2008.
Sanford has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04073 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2007. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.1M in property damage in the Sanford, ME area (ZIP 04073). 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 →