Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 04911 in Anson, ME. These include 13 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Anson is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $803K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
Anson has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $50.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Anson has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anson was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $49M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $844K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04911 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anson, ME, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $803K in property damage.
Yes, Anson (ZIP 04911) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $803K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Anson has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04911 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $49M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.7M in property damage in the Anson, ME area (ZIP 04911). 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 →