Washington, ME (ZIP 04574) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
With 12 recorded incidents (80% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
Washington has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 1992.
Washington has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 7, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington was Flood on Mar 17, 2007, which caused $314K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 2, 2009), causing $235K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04574 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, ME, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 04574) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04574 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2007. This event caused $314K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Washington, ME area (ZIP 04574). 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 →