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04258 Minot, ME — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Minot, ME (04258)

Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 04258 in Minot, ME. These include 20 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.3M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 20 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2020.

🌊 Floods

There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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.

❄️ Blizzards

Minot 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Minot has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1988.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Minot was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 14, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 16, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Minot, ME (04258)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04258 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 04258?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minot, ME, with 20 events documented.

Is ZIP code 04258 (Minot) prone to flooding?

Yes, Minot (ZIP 04258) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

Has Minot (04258) ever been hit by a tornado?

Minot has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1988.

What was the worst natural disaster in Minot, ME?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04258 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 04258?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.3M in property damage in the Minot, ME area (ZIP 04258). 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 →

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