Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 04274 in Poland Spring, ME. These include 23 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Poland Spring is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. 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 Aug 24, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Poland Spring 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.
Poland Spring has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poland Spring was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 16, 2008), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($627K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04274 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poland Spring, ME, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Poland Spring (ZIP 04274) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04274 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 $35.1M in property damage in the Poland Spring, ME area (ZIP 04274). 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 →