Kingfield, ME (ZIP 04947) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 20 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 20 recorded incidents (65% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 16 (80%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Kingfield has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
Kingfield 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Kingfield has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kingfield was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 18, 2023), 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 04947 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingfield, ME, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.7M in property damage.
Yes, Kingfield (ZIP 04947) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Kingfield has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04947 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Kingfield, ME area (ZIP 04947). 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 →