Fort Kent, ME (ZIP 04743) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 6 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 6 (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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2008.
Fort Kent has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2018.
Fort Kent has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2009.
Fort Kent has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Kent was Flood on May 1, 2008, which caused $727K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2008), causing $727K in damages. Flood on May 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($727K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04743 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Kent, ME, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Kent (ZIP 04743) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2008.
Fort Kent has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04743 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2008. This event caused $727K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Fort Kent, ME area (ZIP 04743). 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 →