Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 04955 in New Sharon, ME. These include 16 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for New Sharon is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (75%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2022.
New Sharon 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.
New Sharon has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1997.
New Sharon 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 New Sharon was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $49M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 29, 2023), causing $6.5M in damages. Flood on Dec 18, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04955 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Sharon, ME, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.5M in property damage.
Yes, New Sharon (ZIP 04955) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
New Sharon has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04955 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 $60.6M in property damage in the New Sharon, ME area (ZIP 04955). 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 →