Natural Disaster Risk in Cumberland County
Maine
7.3out of 10
Risk Summary for Cumberland County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Winter Weather Ice Storm Coastal Flooding
All 18 Hazard Scores
Winter Weather 9.9
Ice Storm 9.8
Coastal Flooding 9.7
Hurricane 9.4
Lightning 8.7
Earthquake 8.3
Avalanche 8.2
Strong Wind 8.0
Hail 7.9
Landslide 6.8
Cold Wave 6.6
Extreme Heat 6.5
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Drought 4.8
Wildfire 4.7
Tornado 3.5
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Cumberland County 7.3
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 Cumberland County
Portland7.3/10South Portland7.3/10Scarborough7.3/10Brunswick7.3/10Westbrook7.3/10Windham7.3/10Gorham7.3/10Falmouth7.3/10Cape Elizabeth7.3/10Yarmouth7.3/10Freeport7.3/10Gray7.3/10Standish7.3/10Cumberland Center7.3/10New Gloucester7.3/10Bridgton7.3/10Raymond7.3/10North Yarmouth7.3/10Harpswell7.3/10Naples7.3/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.