New Harbor, ME (ZIP 04554) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 20 floods, 3 blizzards, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 14 (70%) 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.
New Harbor 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.
New Harbor has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2018.
New Harbor has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 6, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Harbor 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 04554 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), blizzards (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Harbor, ME, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.4M in property damage.
Yes, New Harbor (ZIP 04554) has 20 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 04554 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 New Harbor, ME area (ZIP 04554). 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 →