Natural Disasters in Lisbon Falls, ME
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
28.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 96.5 |
| Ice Storm | 94.8 |
| Hurricane | 86.2 |
| Drought | 76.2 |
| Earthquake | 74.9 |
| Lightning | 69.8 |
| Landslide | 60.7 |
| Hail | 57.9 |
| Strong Wind | 47.6 |
| Cold Wave | 39.6 |
| Heat Wave | 36.3 |
| Wildfire | 24.8 |
| Tornado | 19.8 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
31
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jan 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LEE |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Sep 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND INLAND AND COASTAL FLOODING |
| Sep 19, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 29, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, SNOW MELT, AND ICE JAMS |
| Apr 21, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW |
| Apr 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Mar 14, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jan 15, 2004 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| May 14, 2003 | Freezing | SEVERE WINTER COLD AND FROST |
| Mar 20, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Apr 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND ICE JAMS |
| Nov 18, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
506
Total IA Distributed
$1,281,398
Repair/Replace
$177,603
Rental Assistance
$71,093
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4522 | 217 | $1,000,960 | — |
| DR-4754 | 191 | $178,084 | $1,410 |
| DR-4764 | 51 | $62,391 | $1,590 |
| DR-1693 | 47 | $39,963 | $548 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
147
Total Claims Paid
$1,147,092
Avg Claim Payout
$7,803
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$28,405,040
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
327
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4522 | Biological | 75 | $23,214,540 |
| DR-4754 | Flood | 46 | $2,138,828 |
| DR-1815 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $1,008,304 |
| DR-1693 | Severe Storm(s) | 84 | $672,462 |
| DR-1308 | Hurricane | 26 | $281,380 |
| DR-3209 | Snow | 19 | $280,932 |
| DR-3190 | Snow | 18 | $230,283 |
| DR-1326 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $219,544 |
| DR-1788 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $204,388 |
| DR-1468 | Freezing | 14 | $149,671 |
| DR-1755 | Flood | 2 | $4,710 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$659,648
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.56
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 5 | $301,558 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 3 | $165,319 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 3 | $151,371 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $41,400 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lisbon Falls has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, ice storm, hurricane. The area has had 31 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 147 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $28,405,040 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,281,398 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.