ZIP code 04965 in Palmyra, ME has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 6 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $267.8K.
With 6 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
Palmyra 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 Jul 15, 2014.
Palmyra has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 25, 1999.
Palmyra has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $242.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmyra was Flood on Apr 29, 2008, which caused $242.8K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04965 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmyra, ME, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Palmyra (ZIP 04965) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $242.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2008.
Palmyra 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 Jul 15, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04965 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2008. This event caused $242.8K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $267.8K in property damage in the Palmyra, ME area (ZIP 04965). 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 →