Strong, ME (ZIP 04983) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 32 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 32 recorded incidents (65% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 24 (75%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Strong has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
Strong 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.
Strong has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 1978.
Strong has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 9, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Strong was Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 18, 2023), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 5, 1998 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04983 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strong, ME, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Strong (ZIP 04983) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Strong has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04983 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 $17.3M in property damage in the Strong, ME area (ZIP 04983). 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 →