Portland, ME (ZIP 04103) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Portland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
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 04103 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (11 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, ME, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Portland (ZIP 04103) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M 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 04103 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 $9.8M in property damage in the Portland, ME area (ZIP 04103). 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 →