Hallowell, ME (ZIP 04347) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Hallowell 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 $50.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Hallowell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 1968.
Hallowell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 1960.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hallowell was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $49M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $1.9M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($844K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04347 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hallowell, ME, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Hallowell (ZIP 04347) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Hallowell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04347 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $49M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.7M in property damage in the Hallowell, ME area (ZIP 04347). 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 →