Portland, ME (ZIP 04101) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Portland is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Portland has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Portland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 1957.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portland was Flood on Apr 16, 2007, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 13, 2014), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04101 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (9 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, ME, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Portland (ZIP 04101) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04101 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2007. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Portland, ME area (ZIP 04101). 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 →