Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 04290 in Peru, ME. These include 16 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Peru is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (88%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Peru has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 2000.
Peru has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 1971.
Peru has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peru was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $330K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 31, 1971), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04290 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (13 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peru, ME, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Peru (ZIP 04290) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Peru has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04290 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $330K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Peru, ME area (ZIP 04290). 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 →