Smithfield, ME (ZIP 04978) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2023.
Smithfield 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.
Smithfield has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2009.
Smithfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1997.
Smithfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithfield 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 04978 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithfield, ME, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Smithfield (ZIP 04978) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2009.
Smithfield has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04978 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 $51M in property damage in the Smithfield, ME area (ZIP 04978). 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 →