Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 04917 in Belgrade, ME. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 15 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Belgrade 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.
Belgrade has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1997.
Belgrade has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 27, 1996.
Belgrade has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belgrade 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 04917 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belgrade, ME, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Belgrade (ZIP 04917) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 27, 1996.
Belgrade 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04917 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 $51.2M in property damage in the Belgrade, ME area (ZIP 04917). 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 →