Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 04982

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 04982, Maine

ZIP 04982 in Stratton 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 04982 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. Avalanche risk is the dominant natural hazard, with steep mountain terrain and heavy seasonal snowpack creating conditions for dangerous snow slides in and around the area. The area also faces notable exposure to ice storm and winter.

Within Maine, ZIP 04982's risk is, near 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 avalanche 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, ZIP 04982 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 avalanche is recommended.