Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 04605 in Ellsworth, ME. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2022.
Ellsworth has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 Sep 30, 2015.
Ellsworth has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 14, 2023.
Ellsworth has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1959.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellsworth was Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2008, which caused $450K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 7, 2008), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04605 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellsworth, ME, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Ellsworth (ZIP 04605) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2015.
Ellsworth has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1959.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04605 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2008. This event caused $450K 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 Ellsworth, ME area (ZIP 04605). 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 →