Solon, ME (ZIP 04979) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
The dominant hazard type for Solon is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2023.
Solon has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2014.
Solon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Solon was Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2014, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04979 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Solon, ME, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Solon (ZIP 04979) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04979 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 15, 2014. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Solon, ME area (ZIP 04979). 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 →