Island Falls, ME (ZIP 04747) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $267.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Island Falls has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2017.
Island Falls 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 $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2012.
Island Falls has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Island Falls was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2012, which caused $265K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04747 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Island Falls, ME, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Island Falls (ZIP 04747) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2012.
Island Falls has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04747 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2012. This event caused $265K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $267.5K in property damage in the Island Falls, ME area (ZIP 04747). 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 →