Natural Disasters in Topsham, ME
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
23.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
33.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 88.6 |
| Winter Weather | 81.6 |
| Hurricane | 77.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 74.8 |
| Earthquake | 47.9 |
| Landslide | 45.0 |
| Lightning | 37.8 |
| Drought | 27.5 |
| Hail | 26.8 |
| Strong Wind | 17.1 |
| Cold Wave | 15.3 |
| Wildfire | 14.3 |
| Heat Wave | 14.3 |
| Tornado | 13.1 |
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
25
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Mar 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LEE |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Dec 15, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND INLAND AND COASTAL FLOODING |
| Sep 19, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 5, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, SNOW MELT AND ICE JAMS |
| Mar 20, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 13, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, RAINS AND HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS, SEVERE WINDS & SNOWFALL, COASTAL STORM |
| Nov 7, 1991 | Coastal Storm | COASTAL STORM |
| Aug 28, 1991 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BOB & FLOODING |
| Apr 9, 1987 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
85
Total Claims Paid
$1,138,539
Avg Claim Payout
$13,395
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,950,975
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
95
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4719 | Flood | 12 | $1,054,793 |
| DR-1815 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $318,576 |
| DR-4354 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $290,470 |
| DR-1693 | Severe Storm(s) | 37 | $211,353 |
| DR-4522 | Biological | 5 | $41,532 |
| DR-4764 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $34,251 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$35,025
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.93
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $15,000 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $20,025 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Topsham has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, winter weather, hurricane. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 85 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,950,975 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.