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04956 New Vineyard, ME — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: New Vineyard, ME (04956)

New Vineyard, ME (ZIP 04956) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 12 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

⛈️ Hailstorms

New Vineyard has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2016.

🌪️ Tornadoes

New Vineyard 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 1, 2011.

💨 Severe wind events

New Vineyard has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 9, 2006.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for New Vineyard was Flood on Dec 18, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $370K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in New Vineyard, ME (04956)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04956 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 04956?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Vineyard, ME, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 04956 (New Vineyard) prone to flooding?

Yes, New Vineyard (ZIP 04956) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

Has New Vineyard (04956) ever been hit by a tornado?

New Vineyard 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 1, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in New Vineyard, ME?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04956 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 18, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 04956?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the New Vineyard, ME area (ZIP 04956). 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 →

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