Skowhegan, ME (ZIP 04976) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Skowhegan is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2020.
Skowhegan has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Skowhegan 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.
Skowhegan has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Skowhegan 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 04976 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Skowhegan, ME, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Skowhegan (ZIP 04976) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $775K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Skowhegan has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04976 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 $51.7M in property damage in the Skowhegan, ME area (ZIP 04976). 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 →