Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 04861 in Thomaston, ME. These include 27 floods, 3 blizzards, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.1M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (27 total). Of these, 18 (67%) 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 $18.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Thomaston has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Thomaston has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thomaston was Coastal Flood on Jan 10, 2024, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Jan 13, 2024), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04861 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), blizzards (3 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thomaston, ME, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.5M in property damage.
Yes, Thomaston (ZIP 04861) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04861 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Jan 10, 2024. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.1M in property damage in the Thomaston, ME area (ZIP 04861). 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 →