Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Rumford, ME area (ZIP 04276). These include 33 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.6M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Rumford is floods, with 33 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 25 (76%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2022.
Rumford has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $32.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Rumford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Rumford has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rumford was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $28M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Dec 18, 2023), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04276 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rumford, ME, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.1M in property damage.
Yes, Rumford (ZIP 04276) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Rumford has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04276 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.6M in property damage in the Rumford, ME area (ZIP 04276). 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 →