Litchfield, ME (ZIP 04350) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34M.
With 12 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Litchfield has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2023.
Litchfield 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.
Litchfield has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1996.
Litchfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Litchfield was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $627K in damages. Flood on Apr 28, 2005 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04350 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Litchfield, ME, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Litchfield (ZIP 04350) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Litchfield has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $265K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04350 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 $34M in property damage in the Litchfield, ME area (ZIP 04350). 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 →