Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 04263 in Leeds, ME. These include 16 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
Leeds 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.
Leeds has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1988.
Leeds has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 3, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leeds 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. Flood on May 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04263 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leeds, ME, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Leeds (ZIP 04263) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
Leeds has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04263 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 $38.1M in property damage in the Leeds, ME area (ZIP 04263). 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 →