Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 04650 in Little Deer Isle, ME. These include 15 floods, 3 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $15.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Little Deer Isle 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Little Deer Isle 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 Aug 14, 1977.
Little Deer Isle has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 26, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Deer Isle was Coastal Flood on Jan 10, 2024, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Jan 13, 2024), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04650 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), blizzards (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Deer Isle, ME, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.8M in property damage.
Yes, Little Deer Isle (ZIP 04650) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Little Deer Isle 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 Aug 14, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04650 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Jan 10, 2024. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.4M in property damage in the Little Deer Isle, ME area (ZIP 04650). 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 →