Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 04454

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 04454, Maine

ZIP 04454 in Lambert Lake 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 04454 carries an overall risk score of 5.6/10, placing it in the moderate category. Coastal flooding is the dominant hazard, with storm surge from tropical systems and nor'easters capable of inundating low-lying shoreline areas well above normal tidal levels. The area also faces notable exposure to winter and ice storm.

Within Maine, ZIP 04454'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 Maine identifies coastal flood as the foremost hazard, followed by winter and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 04454 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.