Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 04553 in Newcastle, ME. These include 25 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Newcastle is floods, with 25 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 17 (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 $17.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Newcastle has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Newcastle 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newcastle 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 04553 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newcastle, ME, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.9M in property damage.
Yes, Newcastle (ZIP 04553) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.9M 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 04553 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 $21.7M in property damage in the Newcastle, ME area (ZIP 04553). 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 →