South China, ME (ZIP 04358) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.9M.
The dominant hazard type for South China is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
South China 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.
South China has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $278K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
South China has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for South China 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 04358 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South China, ME, with 8 events documented.
Yes, South China (ZIP 04358) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $278K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04358 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 $50.9M in property damage in the South China, ME area (ZIP 04358). 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 →