Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 04292 in West Sumner, ME. These include 10 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
West Sumner has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
West Sumner has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2002.
West Sumner has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 14, 1988.
West Sumner 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 West Sumner was Flash Flood on Jun 27, 2009, which caused $252K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 1, 2023), causing $240K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04292 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Sumner, ME, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, West Sumner (ZIP 04292) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
West Sumner has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04292 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 27, 2009. This event caused $252K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the West Sumner, ME area (ZIP 04292). 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 →