Palermo, ME (ZIP 04354) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $301K.
With 9 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Palermo has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $301K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2009.
Palermo has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 7, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palermo was Flash Flood on Jul 2, 2009, which caused $193K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04354 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (5 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palermo, ME, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Palermo (ZIP 04354) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $301K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04354 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 2, 2009. This event caused $193K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $301K in property damage in the Palermo, ME area (ZIP 04354). 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 →