Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Oxford, ME area (ZIP 04270). These include 32 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M.
With 32 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Oxford has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2006.
Oxford 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.
Oxford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Oxford has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oxford was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $627K in damages. Flood on Apr 28, 2005 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04270 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oxford, ME, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Oxford (ZIP 04270) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Oxford has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04270 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 $33.9M in property damage in the Oxford, ME area (ZIP 04270). 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 →