Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 04085 in Steep Falls, ME. These include 12 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $305K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (12 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Steep Falls has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2014.
Steep Falls has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Steep Falls was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2022, which caused $300K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04085 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Steep Falls, ME, with 12 events documented.
Steep Falls has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04085 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2022. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $305K in property damage in the Steep Falls, ME area (ZIP 04085). 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 →