Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 04061

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 04061, Maine

ZIP 04061 in North Waterboro sits along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. Its humid continental climate produces long, harsh winters and brief summers with heavy snowfall, and notably powerful nor'easter blizzards. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 04061 carries an overall risk score of 6.9/10, placing it in the high category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to coastal flood and hurricane.

Within Maine, ZIP 04061's risk is, slightly above the 6.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Maine identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by coastal flood and hurricane. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 04061'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.