Islesboro, ME (ZIP 04848) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Islesboro is floods, with 19 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (58%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
Islesboro has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Islesboro has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 1968.
Islesboro 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 Islesboro was Flood on Apr 16, 2007, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2023), causing $690K in damages. Flood on Apr 6, 2009 also caused significant damage ($619K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04848 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Islesboro, ME, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Islesboro (ZIP 04848) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
Islesboro has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04848 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2007. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Islesboro, ME area (ZIP 04848). 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 →