Lincoln, ME (ZIP 04457) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.3M. A total of 40 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2008.
Lincoln has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $43.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Lincoln has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 7, 1971.
Lincoln has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 18, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 1998), causing $5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 5, 1998 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04457 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, ME, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 04457) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2008.
Lincoln 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 7, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04457 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.3M in property damage in the Lincoln, ME area (ZIP 04457). 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 →