Piscataquis County
Maine — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 52th
Piscataquis County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 52.4, 52th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $16M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | High | 8.77 / yr | $9M |
| Ice Storm | High | 0.13 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | High | 28.32 / yr | $369K |
| Lightning | High | 16.87 / yr | $937K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.08 / yr | $1M |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K |
| Landslide | Low | 1.84 / yr | $3K |
| Drought | Low | 4.54 / yr | $78K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $153K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.21 / yr | $4M |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.34 / yr | $37K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.72 / yr | $81K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.33 / yr | $16K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $51K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / 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 Piscataquis County?
Piscataquis County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 52.4 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 52th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Piscataquis County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (High, $9M EAL), Ice Storm (High, $1M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $369K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Piscataquis County compare to other Maine counties?
Piscataquis County ranks #10 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. Piscataquis County's $16M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.