Lincoln County
Maine — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 32th
Lincoln County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 31.8, 32th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | High | 16.23 / yr | $450K |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.35 / yr | $996K |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.10 / yr | $3M |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 8.48 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Medium | 15.03 / yr | $332K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.25 / yr | $2K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $246K |
| Drought | Low | 3.23 / yr | $35K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.92 / yr | $117K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.64 / yr | $4M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.57 / yr | $321K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $150K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $147K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.99 / yr | $35K |
| 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 Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 31.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 32th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Lincoln County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (High, $450K EAL), Ice Storm (High, $996K EAL), Hurricane (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Lincoln County compare to other Maine counties?
Lincoln County ranks #14 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. Lincoln County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.