Burnham, ME (ZIP 04922) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 7 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $286.8K.
The dominant hazard type for Burnham is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 17, 2016.
Burnham has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $261.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 13, 2010.
Burnham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 3, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burnham was Flood on Apr 29, 2008, which caused $242.8K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04922 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burnham, ME, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Burnham (ZIP 04922) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $261.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 13, 2010.
Burnham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 3, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04922 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2008. This event caused $242.8K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $286.8K in property damage in the Burnham, ME area (ZIP 04922). 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 →