Waterford, ME (ZIP 04088) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $614.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Waterford has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $607K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
Waterford has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
Waterford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2000.
Waterford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterford was Flash Flood on May 1, 2023, which caused $265K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2017), causing $135K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04088 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterford, ME, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Waterford (ZIP 04088) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $607K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
Waterford has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04088 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2023. This event caused $265K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $614.5K in property damage in the Waterford, ME area (ZIP 04088). 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 →