West Baldwin, ME (ZIP 04091) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $330K. 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 73% of all recorded events (11 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.
West Baldwin 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 Jul 24, 1972.
West Baldwin has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2013.
West Baldwin 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 West Baldwin 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 04091 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Baldwin, ME, with 11 events documented.
Yes, West Baldwin (ZIP 04091) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2013.
West Baldwin 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 Jul 24, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04091 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 $330K in property damage in the West Baldwin, ME area (ZIP 04091). 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 →