Androscoggin County
Maine — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 59th
Androscoggin County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 59.1, 59th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $23M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | Very High | 21.06 / yr | $977K |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.38 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $5M |
| Drought | Medium | 4.45 / yr | $808K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Medium | 18.10 / yr | $547K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.75 / yr | $10M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $3K |
| Hail | Low | 1.17 / yr | $386K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.40 / yr | $560K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.93 / yr | $712K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.91 / yr | $208K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $12K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $249K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Androscoggin County?
Androscoggin County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 59.1 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 59th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Androscoggin County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (Very High, $977K EAL), Ice Storm (High, $2M EAL), Hurricane (Medium, $5M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Androscoggin County compare to other Maine counties?
Androscoggin County ranks #8 of 16 Maine counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Androscoggin County's $23M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.