Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 04973 in Searsmont, ME. These include 9 floods and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $702K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (9 total). Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $702K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2021.
Searsmont has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Searsmont was Flood on Mar 17, 2007, which caused $314K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 2, 2009), causing $193K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04973 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events) and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Searsmont, ME, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $702K in property damage.
Yes, Searsmont (ZIP 04973) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $702K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04973 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 17, 2007. This event caused $314K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $702K in property damage in the Searsmont, ME area (ZIP 04973). 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 →