Mexico, ME (ZIP 04257) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $982K.
With 13 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $982K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 46% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Mexico has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mexico was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $330K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 27, 2009), causing $186K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04257 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (13 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mexico, ME, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $982K in property damage.
Yes, Mexico (ZIP 04257) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $982K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04257 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $330K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $982K in property damage in the Mexico, ME area (ZIP 04257). 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 →