Oxford, ME
Oxford 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 #87 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 15 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $444,425 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Oxford County
The 14 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Oxford County, ME (1970–2023). Total declarations on record: 14.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2023 | Hurricane | Hurricane Lee | DR-3598 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Flood | Severe Storm and Flooding | DR-4737 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Flood | Severe Storm and Flooding | DR-4719 |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Irene | DR-4032 |
| Sep 19, 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3256 |
| Nov 18, 1999 | Hurricane | Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations | DR-1308 |
| Oct 28, 1996 | Flood | Severe Storms and Flooding | DR-1143 |
| May 11, 1993 | Flood | Heavy Rain, Snowmelt, Ice Jams & Flooding | DR-988 |
| Mar 27, 1992 | Flood | Heavy Rains, Ice Jams & Flooding | DR-940 |
| Aug 28, 1991 | Hurricane | Hurricane Bob & Flooding | DR-915 |
| Jun 7, 1989 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-830 |
| Apr 9, 1987 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-788 |
| Jan 18, 1974 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-410 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | B | 23 | 8 | 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 Oxford County, ME have?
Oxford 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 Sep 6, 2023, DR-4737); Severe Storm and Flooding (declared Jul 6, 2023, DR-4719); Tropical Storm Irene (declared Sep 13, 2011, DR-4032); Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (declared Sep 19, 2005, DR-3256). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Oxford County, ME?
Oxford County is graded B (composite score 23/100, moderate risk). It ranks #87 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 Oxford County?
15 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Oxford County, ME, totaling $444,425 in payouts. The average claim is $29,628. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Oxford County, ME had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Oxford County was Hurricane Lee on Sep 14, 2023 (DR-3598). The county has 14 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1970–2023.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.