ZIP code 04231 in East Stoneham, ME has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 4 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $345K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (4 total). Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
East Stoneham has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2012.
East Stoneham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1961.
East Stoneham has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Stoneham was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2017, which caused $135K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 15, 2010), causing $135K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04231 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Stoneham, ME, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $320K in property damage.
Yes, East Stoneham (ZIP 04231) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $320K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
East Stoneham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04231 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2017. This event caused $135K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $345K in property damage in the East Stoneham, ME area (ZIP 04231). 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 →