Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 04762 in New Sweden, ME. These include 19 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (19 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
New Sweden has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
New Sweden has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Sweden was 1.5" Hail on Aug 11, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 1, 1971), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04762 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Sweden, ME, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
New Sweden has 4 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04762 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 11, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the New Sweden, ME area (ZIP 04762). 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 →