Natural Disaster Risk in Aroostook County
Maine
6.2out of 10
Risk Summary for Aroostook County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Winter Weather Cold Wave Avalanche
All 18 Hazard Scores
Winter Weather 9.9
Cold Wave 9.8
Hurricane 8.9
Avalanche 8.9
Landslide 8.3
Earthquake 8.1
Ice Storm 7.4
Strong Wind 6.0
Lightning 5.8
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Drought 5.0
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Hail 3.7
Wildfire 3.5
Tornado 2.6
Extreme Heat 2.6
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Aroostook County 6.2
Maine avg. 6.2
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Aroostook County
Houlton6.2/10Caribou6.2/10Presque Isle6.2/10Fort Kent6.2/10Madawaska6.2/10Fort Fairfield6.2/10Mapleton6.2/10Van Buren6.2/10Limestone6.2/10Washburn6.2/10Easton6.2/10Ashland6.2/10Mars Hill6.2/10Island Falls6.2/10Sherman6.2/10Frenchville6.2/10Saint Agatha6.2/10Eagle Lake6.2/10Blaine6.2/10Smyrna Mills6.2/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.