Liberty, ME (ZIP 04949) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $695K.
The dominant hazard type for Liberty is floods, with 10 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $695K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
Liberty has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
Liberty has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 7, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Liberty was Flood on Mar 17, 2007, which caused $314K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 2, 2009), causing $193K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04949 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberty, ME, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $695K in property damage.
Yes, Liberty (ZIP 04949) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $695K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04949 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2007. This event caused $314K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $695K in property damage in the Liberty, ME area (ZIP 04949). 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 →