Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 04256 in Mechanic Falls, ME. These include 11 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Mechanic Falls is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2020.
Mechanic Falls has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Mechanic Falls 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.
Mechanic Falls has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mechanic Falls was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 16, 2008), causing $1.2M 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 04256 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mechanic Falls, ME, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Mechanic Falls (ZIP 04256) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04256 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 $34.8M in property damage in the Mechanic Falls, ME area (ZIP 04256). 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 →