Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 04216 in Andover, ME. These include 21 floods, 4 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.2M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 16 (76%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Andover has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $32.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Andover has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2013.
Andover has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Andover was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $28M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Dec 18, 2023), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04216 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Andover, ME, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Andover (ZIP 04216) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Andover has 3 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 Jun 17, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04216 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.2M in property damage in the Andover, ME area (ZIP 04216). 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 →