Natural Disasters in Machias, ME
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
38.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
80.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 94.5 |
| Ice Storm | 93.3 |
| Hurricane | 85.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 74.6 |
| Lightning | 67.4 |
| Landslide | 62.0 |
| Cold Wave | 55.5 |
| Drought | 48.4 |
| Earthquake | 46.7 |
| Wildfire | 21.8 |
| Tornado | 11.0 |
| Strong Wind | 10.7 |
| Heat Wave | 10.7 |
| Hail | 9.3 |
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
26
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Mar 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 30, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Mar 14, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jan 26, 2004 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 15, 2004 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| May 14, 2003 | Freezing | SEVERE WINTER COLD AND FROST |
| May 16, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 20, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Apr 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND ICE JAMS |
| Jan 13, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, RAINS AND HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS, SEVERE WINDS & SNOWFALL, COASTAL STORM |
Showing 20 of 26 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
30
Total Claims Paid
$85,785
Avg Claim Payout
$2,860
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,718,305
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
166
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4764 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $2,659,794 |
| DR-4754 | Flood | 35 | $2,412,509 |
| DR-1326 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $264,866 |
| DR-1852 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $134,394 |
| DR-1693 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $122,886 |
| DR-1468 | Freezing | 11 | $67,831 |
| DR-3194 | Snow | 6 | $31,104 |
| DR-3190 | Snow | 6 | $24,921 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
35
Federal Funding
$1,189,754
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.60
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 16 | $771,093 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 5 | $89,138 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 3 | $10,308 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 2 | $56,088 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Machias 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 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 30 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,718,305 in public assistance recovery funding. 35 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.