Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 04355 in Readfield, ME. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Readfield is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Readfield 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.
Readfield has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $191K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Readfield has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Readfield was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $49M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $844K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04355 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Readfield, ME, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Readfield (ZIP 04355) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $191K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Readfield has 3 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 $290K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04355 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 $51.1M in property damage in the Readfield, ME area (ZIP 04355). 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 →