Rangeley, ME (ZIP 04970) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 10 (91%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $488.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Rangeley has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2015.
Rangeley 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.
Rangeley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rangeley 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04970 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rangeley, ME, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $488.5K in property damage.
Yes, Rangeley (ZIP 04970) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $488.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04970 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 $9.7M in property damage in the Rangeley, ME area (ZIP 04970). 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 →