Hampden, MA
Hampden County in Massachusetts has 8 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 1985–2023, most recently Hurricane Lee on Sep 15, 2023 (DR-3599). Its flood risk grade is A (Low risk), ranking #726 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 5 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $18,899 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Hampden County
The 8 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Hampden County, MA (1985–2023). Total declarations on record: 8.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2023 | Hurricane | Hurricane Lee | DR-3599 |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy | DR-3350 |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Irene | DR-4028 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irene | DR-3330 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3252 |
| Aug 26, 1991 | Hurricane | Hurricane Bob | DR-914 |
| Apr 18, 1987 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-790 |
| Oct 28, 1985 | Hurricane | Hurricane Gloria | DR-751 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 14 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes | A | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Worcester | A | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| Barnstable | A | 12 | 98 | 13 |
| Essex | A | 12 | 121 | 16 |
| Middlesex | A | 17 | 32 | 13 |
| Suffolk | A | 11 | 47 | 16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Hampden County, MA have?
Hampden County, MA has 8 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (1985–2023). The 5 most recent are: Hurricane Lee (declared Sep 15, 2023, DR-3599); Hurricane Sandy (declared Oct 28, 2012, DR-3350); Tropical Storm Irene (declared Sep 3, 2011, DR-4028); Hurricane Irene (declared Aug 26, 2011, DR-3330); Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (declared Sep 13, 2005, DR-3252). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Hampden County, MA?
Hampden County is graded A (composite score 14/100, low risk). It ranks #726 of 3,277 U.S. counties for flood risk in our scoring model. The grade combines NFIP claims density (40%), disaster frequency (25%), claim severity (20%), and year-over-year trend (15%).
How many NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Hampden County?
5 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Hampden County, MA, totaling $18,899 in payouts. The average claim is $3,780. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Hampden County, MA had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Hampden County was Hurricane Lee on Sep 15, 2023 (DR-3599). The county has 8 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1985–2023.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. flood risk, NFIP claims, and disaster declarations dataset. The detail above comes directly from FEMA OpenFEMA datasets including the National Flood Hazard Layer and NFIP claims; the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states.
Every number on this page links back to FEMA OpenFEMA datasets including the National Flood Hazard Layer and NFIP claims; the methodology page describes the inputs, refresh cadence, and known limitations of the underlying data product.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.