Augusta, ME
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Augusta is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kennebec County, ME. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, ice storm, and hurricane.
Storm events near Augusta
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Augusta's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Augusta itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Kennebec County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Augusta along with the rest of the county, not a Augusta-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 33.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 54.8 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 76 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 38.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 25.9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 9.8 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 43.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 76.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 60.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 97 | Very High |
| Landslide | 72 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 87.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 60.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kennebec County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Augusta, ME at risk of?
Augusta is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Kennebec County, where Augusta is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and hurricane.
What is Augusta's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Kennebec County, where Augusta is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Augusta a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Augusta carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kennebec County.
Has Augusta had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 hail, 61 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Augusta since 2016.