Dixfield, ME (ZIP 04224) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
Dixfield has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 2000.
Dixfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 1971.
Dixfield 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 Dixfield was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $330K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 31, 1971), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04224 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (15 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dixfield, ME, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Dixfield (ZIP 04224) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
Dixfield has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04224 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $330K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Dixfield, ME area (ZIP 04224). 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 →