Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 04487 in Springfield, ME. These include 14 hailstorms, 4 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $962.3K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
Springfield has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 16, 1994.
Springfield 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.
Springfield has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2019.
Springfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was Flood on May 1, 2008, which caused $481K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 19, 2008), causing $481K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04487 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, ME, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 04487) 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.
Springfield has 2 recorded tornado events 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 Aug 12, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04487 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2008. This event caused $481K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $962.3K in property damage in the Springfield, ME area (ZIP 04487). 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 →