Natural Disaster Risk in Mattawamkeag

Natural Hazard Profile: Mattawamkeag, Maine

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard in Aroostook County, Mattawamkeag is a small community of about 750. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Maine — marked by long, harsh winters and brief summers with heavy snowfall — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Mattawamkeag a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Mattawamkeag's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.2/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant winter hazard exposure, with nor'easters, ice storms, or blizzards regularly challenging transportation networks and power infrastructure. Secondary hazards include cold wave and avalanche.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Mattawamkeag's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and cold wave, as measured by FEMA across Aroostook County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Mattawamkeag'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.