Lincoln, ME
Lincoln County in Maine has 14 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 1970–2023, most recently Hurricane Lee on Sep 14, 2023 (DR-3598). Its flood risk grade is B (Moderate risk), ranking #86 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 8 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $287,242 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Lincoln County
The 14 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Lincoln County, ME (1970–2023). Total declarations on record: 14.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2023 | Hurricane | Hurricane Lee | DR-3598 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Flood | Severe Storm and Flooding | DR-4719 |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Irene | DR-4032 |
| May 9, 2008 | Flood | Severe Storms and Flooding | DR-1755 |
| Apr 20, 2007 | Flood | Flooding | DR-1691 |
| Sep 19, 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3256 |
| May 11, 1993 | Flood | Heavy Rain, Snowmelt, Ice Jams & Flooding | DR-988 |
| Nov 7, 1991 | Coastal Storm | Coastal Storm | DR-921 |
| Aug 28, 1991 | Hurricane | Hurricane Bob & Flooding | DR-915 |
| Apr 9, 1987 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-788 |
| Feb 17, 1978 | Flood | High Winds, Tidal Surge & Coastal Flooding | DR-550 |
| Jan 18, 1974 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-410 |
| Mar 7, 1972 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-326 |
| Feb 27, 1970 | Flood | Severe Storms, Ice Jams & Flooding | DR-284 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 23 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in Maine
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | B | 23 | 15 | 14 |
| Cumberland | B | 22 | 15 | 13 |
| York | A | 20 | 116 | 13 |
| Sagadahoc | A | 18 | 7 | 9 |
| Knox | A | 15 | 5 | 13 |
| Franklin | A | 14 | 5 | 12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Lincoln County, ME have?
Lincoln County, ME has 14 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (1970–2023). The 5 most recent are: Hurricane Lee (declared Sep 14, 2023, DR-3598); Severe Storm and Flooding (declared Jul 6, 2023, DR-4719); Tropical Storm Irene (declared Sep 13, 2011, DR-4032); Severe Storms and Flooding (declared May 9, 2008, DR-1755); Flooding (declared Apr 20, 2007, DR-1691). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Lincoln County, ME?
Lincoln County is graded B (composite score 23/100, moderate risk). It ranks #86 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 Lincoln County?
8 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Lincoln County, ME, totaling $287,242 in payouts. The average claim is $35,905. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Lincoln County, ME had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Lincoln County was Hurricane Lee on Sep 14, 2023 (DR-3598). The county has 14 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1970–2023.
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.