Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 04478 in Rockwood, ME. These include 9 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $143K.
With 9 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Rockwood 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 $143K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2014.
Rockwood has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 27, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockwood was Flood on Oct 9, 2005, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04478 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockwood, ME, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Rockwood (ZIP 04478) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $143K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04478 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2005. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $143K in property damage in the Rockwood, ME area (ZIP 04478). 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 →