Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 04986 in Thorndike, ME. These include 9 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $462K.
The dominant hazard type for Thorndike is floods, with 9 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $462K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 13, 2010.
Thorndike has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2022.
Thorndike has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 28, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thorndike was Flood on Oct 9, 2005, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 28, 2005), causing $105K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04986 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thorndike, ME, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $462K in property damage.
Yes, Thorndike (ZIP 04986) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $462K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 13, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04986 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2005. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $462K in property damage in the Thorndike, ME area (ZIP 04986). 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 →