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04479 Sangerville, ME — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sangerville, ME (04479)

Sangerville, ME (ZIP 04479) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $487.8K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2012.

🌊 Floods

Sangerville 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 $487.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2015.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Sangerville 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 Jun 6, 1953.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sangerville was Flood on Dec 13, 2010, which caused $219K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 29, 2008), causing $192K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sangerville, ME (04479)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04479 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 04479?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sangerville, ME, with 12 events documented.

Is ZIP code 04479 (Sangerville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sangerville (ZIP 04479) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $487.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2015.

Has Sangerville (04479) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sangerville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1953.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sangerville, ME?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04479 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 13, 2010. This event caused $219K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 04479?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $487.8K in property damage in the Sangerville, ME area (ZIP 04479). 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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