Sagadahoc County

Maine — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

23.3

National percentile: 23th

Sagadahoc County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 23.3, 23th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $10M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very High Capacity to recover
Population 37K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Ice Storm
High $957K/yr
Winter Weather
Medium $269K/yr
Hurricane
Low $2M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Ice Storm High 1.31 / yr $957K
Winter Weather Medium 16.25 / yr $269K
Hurricane Low 0.10 / yr $2M
Coastal Flood Medium 8.59 / yr $2M
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $293K
Landslide Very Low 0.15 / yr $1K
Lightning Low 16.84 / yr $176K
Drought Very Low 3.52 / yr $21K
Hail Very Low 1.01 / yr $122K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.50 / yr $4M
Strong Wind Low 0.34 / yr $177K
Cold Wave Very Low 1.51 / yr $186K
Heat Wave Very Low 1.15 / yr $39K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $6K
Tornado Very Low 0.02 / yr $130K
Avalanche 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 Sagadahoc County?

Sagadahoc County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 23.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 23th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Sagadahoc County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $957K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $269K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Sagadahoc County compare to other Maine counties?

Sagadahoc County ranks #16 of 16 Maine counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Sagadahoc County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.