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04460 Medway, ME — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Medway, ME (04460)

ZIP code 04460 in Medway, ME has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 7 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $962K.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 7 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2024.

🌊 Floods

Medway has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $962K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2008.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Medway has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Medway was Flood on May 1, 2008, which caused $481K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 30, 2008), causing $481K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Medway, ME (04460)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04460 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 04460?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medway, ME, with 7 events documented.

Is ZIP code 04460 (Medway) prone to flooding?

Yes, Medway (ZIP 04460) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $962K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2008.

Has Medway (04460) ever been hit by a tornado?

Medway has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2017.

What was the worst natural disaster in Medway, ME?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04460 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2008. This event caused $481K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 04460?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $962K in property damage in the Medway, ME area (ZIP 04460). 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 →

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