Natural Disasters in Winterport, ME
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 96.2 |
| Ice Storm | 89.8 |
| Hurricane | 82.8 |
| Lightning | 66.8 |
| Cold Wave | 60.4 |
| Landslide | 60.4 |
| Coastal Flood | 58.8 |
| Drought | 54.7 |
| Earthquake | 42.7 |
| Hail | 23.1 |
| Strong Wind | 21.2 |
| Heat Wave | 19.8 |
| Wildfire | 17.6 |
| Tornado | 15.3 |
| Avalanche | 15.1 |
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
28
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Mar 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 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 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Coastal Storm | 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 |
| Jul 30, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jan 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Dec 15, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 9, 2008 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND INLAND AND COASTAL FLOODING |
| Apr 20, 2007 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 19, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 29, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, SNOW MELT, AND ICE JAMS |
| Feb 5, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, SNOW MELT AND ICE JAMS |
| Jan 13, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, RAINS AND HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 13, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, ICE JAMS, FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 28 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
73
Total Claims Paid
$1,510,914
Avg Claim Payout
$20,697
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$25,117,692
Disasters with PA
12
Total Projects
484
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4522 | Biological | 24 | $19,219,359 |
| DR-4764 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $2,639,029 |
| DR-1693 | Severe Storm(s) | 137 | $731,760 |
| DR-4696 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $487,893 |
| DR-4719 | Flood | 28 | $409,204 |
| DR-4754 | Flood | 12 | $343,932 |
| DR-1852 | Severe Storm(s) | 75 | $315,723 |
| DR-4647 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $270,200 |
| DR-1691 | Flood | 61 | $256,222 |
| DR-1755 | Flood | 56 | $222,413 |
| DR-1815 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $157,734 |
| DR-4354 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $64,225 |
Winterport has a very 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 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 73 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $25,117,692 in public assistance recovery funding.