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04268 Norway, ME — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Norway, ME (04268)

Norway, ME (ZIP 04268) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $567K.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Norway is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Norway has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $539K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Norway has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.

💨 Severe wind events

Norway has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2000.

🌍 Earthquakes

Norway has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 1994.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Norway was Flash Flood on Jun 27, 2009, which caused $249K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2017), causing $135K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Norway, ME (04268)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04268 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 04268?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norway, ME, with 11 events documented.

Is ZIP code 04268 (Norway) prone to flooding?

Yes, Norway (ZIP 04268) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $539K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

Has Norway (04268) ever been hit by a tornado?

Norway has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.

What was the worst natural disaster in Norway, ME?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04268 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 27, 2009. This event caused $249K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 04268?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $567K in property damage in the Norway, ME area (ZIP 04268). 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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