Natural Disaster Risk in Dover Foxcroft

Natural Hazard Profile: Dover Foxcroft, Maine

Dover Foxcroft, in Piscataquis County, is a town of roughly 4,999 residents situated along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. Its humid continental climate brings long, harsh winters and brief summers with heavy snowfall, and in particular powerful nor'easter blizzards. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Dover Foxcroft residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Dover Foxcroft carries an overall risk score of 5.7/10, placing it in the moderate category. Avalanche risk is the dominant natural hazard, with steep mountain terrain and heavy seasonal snowpack creating conditions for dangerous snow slides in and around the area. The area also faces notable exposure to cold wave and ice storm.

Within Maine, Dover Foxcroft's risk is, slightly below the 6.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Piscataquis County identifies avalanche as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Dover Foxcroft residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for avalanche is recommended.