Sanford, ME
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sanford is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for York County, ME. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hurricane, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Sanford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sanford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sanford 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 York County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sanford along with the rest of the county, not a Sanford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 56.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 86.6 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 83.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 52.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 46.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 47.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 65.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 28.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 98.3 | Very High |
| Landslide | 66.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 70.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 50.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full York County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sanford, ME at risk of?
Sanford is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for York County, where Sanford is located, are ice storm, hurricane, and coastal flooding.
What is Sanford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for York County, where Sanford is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Sanford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Sanford carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for York County.
Has Sanford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 hail, 29 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sanford since 2016.