Columbia Falls, ME (ZIP 04623) shows 5 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 1 earthquake, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (3 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2019.
Columbia Falls has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 2022.
Columbia Falls has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Columbia Falls was EF1 Tornado on Jul 2, 1958, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04623 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia Falls, ME, with 3 events documented.
Columbia Falls has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04623 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 2, 1958. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Columbia Falls, ME area (ZIP 04623). 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 →