Hancock, ME (ZIP 04640) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $695K.
With 6 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2022.
Hancock has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $695K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2008.
Hancock has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hancock was Flash Flood on Sep 7, 2008, which caused $450K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 28, 2005), causing $145K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04640 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hancock, ME, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Hancock (ZIP 04640) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $695K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04640 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 $695K in property damage in the Hancock, ME area (ZIP 04640). 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 →