New Gloucester, ME (ZIP 04260) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2020.
New Gloucester has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Gloucester was Flash Flood on Aug 16, 2008, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2023), causing $289K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04260 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events) and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Gloucester, ME, with 16 events documented.
Yes, New Gloucester (ZIP 04260) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04260 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 16, 2008. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the New Gloucester, ME area (ZIP 04260). 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 →