Natural Disaster Risk in Biddeford Pool
Maine
Risk Summary for Biddeford Pool
Biddeford Pool scores 6.9/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.
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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.
Natural Hazard Profile: Biddeford Pool, Maine
Biddeford Pool is a small unincorporated community in York County, along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. The area experiences long, harsh winters and brief summers with heavy snowfall, with powerful nor'easter blizzards shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Biddeford Pool.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Biddeford Pool carries an overall risk score of 6.9/10, placing it in the high category. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. The area also faces notable exposure to coastal flood and hurricane.
Biddeford Pool's risk score, slightly above the 6.2/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for York County, the highest-scoring are ice storm, coastal flood, and hurricane. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Biddeford Pool's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for Biddeford Pool: Ice Storm preparedness
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
Local Factors for Biddeford Pool
These city-level factors differentiate Biddeford Pool from other communities in York County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
39
RuralGeographic Zone
Atlantic Coast
Hurricane, nor'easter & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Cool Continental
Latitude 43.4°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 6.2/10
Coordinates
43.4440° N, 70.3427° W
York County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.