Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 04090 in Wells, ME. These include 18 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $400K.
With 18 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2020.
Wells 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Wells has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wells was Flash Flood on Dec 14, 2019, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 29, 2006), causing $125K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04090 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wells, ME, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Wells (ZIP 04090) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $275K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Wells has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04090 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 14, 2019. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $400K in property damage in the Wells, ME area (ZIP 04090). 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 →