Lewiston, ME (ZIP 04240) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.6M.
With 24 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2017.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (63%) 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 19, 2023.
Lewiston 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.
Lewiston has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewiston was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $1.3M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($627K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04240 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewiston, ME, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Lewiston (ZIP 04240) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04240 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 $35.6M in property damage in the Lewiston, ME area (ZIP 04240). 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 →