West Buxton, ME (ZIP 04093) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $89.5K.
With 21 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
West Buxton has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $87K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2019.
West Buxton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2014.
West Buxton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Buxton was Flash Flood on Dec 14, 2019, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04093 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Buxton, ME, with 21 events documented.
Yes, West Buxton (ZIP 04093) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2019.
West Buxton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04093 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 14, 2019. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $89.5K in property damage in the West Buxton, ME area (ZIP 04093). 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 →