Lee, ME (ZIP 04455) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 earthquakes, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $250.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
Lee has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 16, 1994.
Lee has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 7, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lee was EF2 Tornado on Nov 7, 1971, which caused $250 in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04455 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lee, ME, with 7 events documented.
Lee has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 7, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04455 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 7, 1971. This event caused $250 in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250 in property damage in the Lee, ME area (ZIP 04455). 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 →