Natural Disaster Risk in Jefferson

Natural Hazard Profile: Jefferson, Maine

Jefferson, in Lincoln County, is a town of roughly 3,484 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 Jefferson residents and property owners must navigate.

Jefferson's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The risk of coastal inundation tops the local hazard profile, with the area exposed to storm surge, tidal flooding, and wave action during major coastal storm events. Secondary hazards include ice storm and winter.

Within Maine, Jefferson'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 Lincoln County identifies coastal flood as the foremost hazard, followed by ice storm and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Jefferson 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 coastal flood is recommended.