Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 04942 in Wellington, ME. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $388K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2023.
Wellington has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $385.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2009.
Wellington has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2014.
Wellington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
Wellington has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 25, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellington was Flood on May 1, 2008, which caused $192K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 29, 2008), causing $192K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04942 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellington, ME, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Wellington (ZIP 04942) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $385.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2009.
Wellington has 2 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04942 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2008. This event caused $192K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $388K in property damage in the Wellington, ME area (ZIP 04942). 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 →