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04102 Portland, ME — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Portland, ME (04102)

Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 04102 in Portland, ME. These include 17 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 17 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Portland has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1974.

💨 Severe wind events

Portland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 1957.

Notable Events

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Portland, ME (04102)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04102 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (12 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 04102?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, ME, with 17 events documented.

Is ZIP code 04102 (Portland) prone to flooding?

Yes, Portland (ZIP 04102) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.

Has Portland (04102) ever been hit by a tornado?

Portland has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1974.

What was the worst natural disaster in Portland, ME?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04102 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2007. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 04102?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Portland, ME area (ZIP 04102). 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 →

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