Bangor, ME
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bangor is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Penobscot County, ME. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, ice storm, and lightning.
Storm events near Bangor
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bangor's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bangor 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 Penobscot County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bangor along with the rest of the county, not a Bangor-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 29.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 41 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 79.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 36.1 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 32.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 42.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 62.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 60.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 50.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 86.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 96.8 | Very High |
| Landslide | 69.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 91 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 57 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.7 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Penobscot County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bangor, ME at risk of?
Bangor 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 Penobscot County, where Bangor is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and lightning.
What is Bangor's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Penobscot County, where Bangor is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Bangor a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Bangor carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Penobscot County.
Has Bangor had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 hail, 13 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bangor since 2016.