North New Portla, ME (ZIP 04961) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 14 (74%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
North New Portla has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
North New Portla has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for North New Portla was Flood on Dec 18, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04961 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North New Portla, ME, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.6M in property damage.
Yes, North New Portla (ZIP 04961) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
North New Portla 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 04961 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 18, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the North New Portla, ME area (ZIP 04961). 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 →