Middlesex, MA
Middlesex County in Massachusetts has 13 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 #421 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 32 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $383,172 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Middlesex County
The 13 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Middlesex County, MA (1985–2023). Total declarations on record: 13.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2023 | Hurricane | Hurricane Lee | DR-3599 |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy | DR-3350 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irene | DR-3330 |
| Sep 2, 2010 | Hurricane | Hurricane Earl | DR-3315 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3252 |
| Apr 21, 2004 | Flood | Flooding | DR-1512 |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Flood | Heavy Rains and Flooding | DR-1224 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | Flood | Extreme Weather Conditons and Flooding | DR-1142 |
| Oct 23, 1996 | Flood | Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding | DR-3119 |
| Dec 21, 1992 | Coastal Storm | Winter Coastal Storm | DR-975 |
| 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 17 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | A | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| Dukes | A | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Hampden | A | 14 | 5 | 8 |
| Bristol | B | 22 | 26 | 12 |
| Barnstable | A | 12 | 98 | 13 |
| Essex | A | 12 | 121 | 16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Middlesex County, MA have?
Middlesex County, MA has 13 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); Hurricane Irene (declared Aug 26, 2011, DR-3330); Hurricane Earl (declared Sep 2, 2010, DR-3315); 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 Middlesex County, MA?
Middlesex County is graded A (composite score 17/100, low risk). It ranks #421 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 Middlesex County?
32 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Middlesex County, MA, totaling $383,172 in payouts. The average claim is $11,974. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Middlesex County, MA had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Middlesex County was Hurricane Lee on Sep 15, 2023 (DR-3599). The county has 13 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.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.