Machias, ME (ZIP 04654) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 2 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $348K.
The dominant hazard type for Machias is hailstorms, with 3 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
Machias has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 2022.
Machias has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $323K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Machias 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 Machias was Flash Flood on Jun 9, 2021, which caused $323K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04654 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Machias, ME, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Machias (ZIP 04654) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $323K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Machias 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 04654 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 9, 2021. This event caused $323K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $348K in property damage in the Machias, ME area (ZIP 04654). 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 →