Buckfield, ME (ZIP 04220) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Buckfield is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Buckfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Buckfield has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $32.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Buckfield has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 14, 1988.
Buckfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buckfield was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 14, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04220 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buckfield, ME, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Buckfield (ZIP 04220) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Buckfield has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04220 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $31M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.4M in property damage in the Buckfield, ME area (ZIP 04220). 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 →