Durham, ME (ZIP 04222) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 16 (84%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2016.
Durham 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durham was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $627K in damages. Flood on Apr 28, 2005 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04222 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (16 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durham, ME, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Durham (ZIP 04222) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04222 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 $35.5M in property damage in the Durham, ME area (ZIP 04222). 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 →