Sagadahoc County, ME
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Sagadahoc County has experienced 26 federally declared disasters since 1970, most recently Severe Storms And Flooding in 2024. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Sagadahoc County's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, winter weather, and hurricane, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is relatively low (10th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Sagadahoc County has been designated in 26 declarations since 1970, covering 7 disaster types including severe storm (9), flood (5), biological (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2023 | Flood | Severe Storm And Flooding |
| 2023 | Hurricane | Hurricane Lee |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2018 | Severe Storm | Severe Storm And Flooding |
| 2015 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| 2013 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| 2010 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 26 total declarations since 1970.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 14.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 26.1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Relatively Moderate | 74.8 | 7 | 0 | $23.2M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 47.9 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 14.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 13.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 77.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 26.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 17.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 81.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 88.6 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 15.3 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 37.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 27.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 45 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Insufficient Data | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Sagadahoc County ranks in the 10th percentile (Very low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 10th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 30th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 5th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 13th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 13th | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 5th | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 5th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 76.1% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Sagadahoc County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Sagadahoc County, Maine are ice storm, winter weather, and hurricane. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Sagadahoc County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Sagadahoc County has received 26 federal disaster declarations since 1970, including declarations in 2024. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (9 declarations).
Has Sagadahoc County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Sagadahoc County include Severe Storms And Flooding (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1970.
How does Sagadahoc County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Cumberland County, ME has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Knox County, ME has the lowest (Very Low). Sagadahoc County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Sagadahoc County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Sagadahoc County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Sagadahoc County's composite score of 23 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 23% of US counties.