Chamberlain, ME (ZIP 04541) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 3 blizzards, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Chamberlain is floods, with 19 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (68%) 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 $15.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Chamberlain has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Chamberlain has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chamberlain was Coastal Flood on Jan 13, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Jan 10, 2024), causing $5M in damages. Coastal Flood on Dec 23, 2022 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04541 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), blizzards (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chamberlain, ME, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.4M in property damage.
Yes, Chamberlain (ZIP 04541) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04541 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Jan 13, 2024. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.1M in property damage in the Chamberlain, ME area (ZIP 04541). 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 →