Locke Mills, ME (ZIP 04255) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 9 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Locke Mills is floods, with 9 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Locke Mills has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2022.
Locke Mills has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Locke Mills has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 1994.
Locke Mills has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Locke Mills was Flash Flood on Jul 11, 2007, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 18, 2023), causing $1.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04255 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Locke Mills, ME, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.7M in property damage.
Yes, Locke Mills (ZIP 04255) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Locke Mills has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04255 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 11, 2007. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Locke Mills, ME area (ZIP 04255). 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 →