Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 04562 in Phippsburg, ME. These include 21 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Phippsburg is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (57%) 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 $24.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Phippsburg has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2011.
Phippsburg 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Phippsburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Phippsburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 24, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phippsburg was Coastal Flood on Jan 13, 2024, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 1998), causing $7M in damages. Coastal Flood on Jan 10, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04562 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phippsburg, ME, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.6M in property damage.
Yes, Phippsburg (ZIP 04562) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Phippsburg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04562 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Jan 13, 2024. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.5M in property damage in the Phippsburg, ME area (ZIP 04562). 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 →