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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 04864

Warren, Maine

5.8out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 04864

ZIP 04864 scores 5.8/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Coastal Flooding.

Top Hazards

Coastal Flooding Winter Weather Ice Storm

All 18 Hazard Scores

Coastal Flooding
9.6
Winter Weather
9.2
Ice Storm
9.1
Hurricane
8.9
Landslide
8.7
Avalanche
8.7
Lightning
5.6
Tsunami
5.4
Earthquake
5.3
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Strong Wind
4.6
Drought
4.4
Cold Wave
3.7
Hail
3.0
Wildfire
2.7
Tornado
2.4
Extreme Heat
2.3
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 04864
5.8
Maine avg.
6.2
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 04864, Maine

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard, ZIP 04864 serves the Warren community. The humid continental climate of this part of Maine β€” bringing long, harsh winters and brief summers with heavy snowfall β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 04864's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Coastal flood risk defines the local natural hazard environment, with sea-level rise trends gradually increasing the frequency of tidal flooding events alongside storm surge threats. Secondary hazards include winter and ice storm.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 04864's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by coastal flood and winter, as measured by FEMA across Maine. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 04864's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that coastal flood exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 04864: Coastal Flooding preparedness

  • Know your evacuation zone and monitor tidal and surge forecasts during coastal storms.
  • Elevate utilities and consider flood-resistant construction in low-lying shoreline areas.
  • Coastal flood and storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance, not standard homeowners coverage.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 04864

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 04864 from other communities in Maine County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

4,932

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Atlantic Coast

Hurricane, nor'easter & coastal flood risk

Climate Band

Cool Continental

Latitude 44.1Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 2.7/10

Coordinates

44.1295Β° N, 69.2448Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 04864

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.