Oakland, ME (ZIP 04963) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2023.
Oakland has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $721.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Oakland 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.
Oakland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1997.
Oakland 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 Oakland was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $49M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $844K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04963 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland, ME, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Oakland (ZIP 04963) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $721.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Oakland has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04963 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 $51.6M in property damage in the Oakland, ME area (ZIP 04963). 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 →