ZIP code 04985 in West Forks, ME has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 3 floods and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $800K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (3 total). Of these, 3 (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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
West Forks has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Forks was Flash Flood on Jun 28, 2016, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Dec 18, 2023), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04985 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events) and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Forks, ME, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $800K in property damage.
Yes, West Forks (ZIP 04985) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $800K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04985 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 28, 2016. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $800K in property damage in the West Forks, ME area (ZIP 04985). 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 →