Jay, ME (ZIP 04239) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.5M. 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 (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Jay 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 $50.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Jay 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.
Jay 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 Jay was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $49M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 29, 2023), causing $6.5M in damages. Flood on Dec 18, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04239 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (4 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 Jay, ME, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Jay (ZIP 04239) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Jay 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 04239 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $49M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.5M in property damage in the Jay, ME area (ZIP 04239). 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 →