Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 04966 in Phillips, ME. These include 25 floods, 4 blizzards, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Phillips is floods, with 25 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (76%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Phillips 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Phillips has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
Phillips has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1973.
Phillips has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 9, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phillips was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 1998), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2023 also caused significant damage ($528K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04966 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phillips, ME, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Phillips (ZIP 04966) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Phillips has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04966 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 5, 1998. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.4M in property damage in the Phillips, ME area (ZIP 04966). 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 →