Cape Elizabeth at the entrance to Portland Harbor faces serious noreaster storm surge and coastal erosion. The famous Portland Head Light lighthouse is in Cape Elizabeth. The rocky coastline creates serious maritime emergency considerations during storms.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Noreaster / Storm Surge / Coastal Erosion / Lighthouse |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Low Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 18 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Lee (2023) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (207) 799-8534 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 North, I-295 North, US-302 West, ME-25 West |
| Elevation | 116 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Cumberland County ME
Maine · Hurricane / Nor'easter
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4/10
Low Risk
// Other Cities in Cumberland County ME
Brunswick ME
Coastal Storm / Military Legacy
5/10
Moderate
Westbrook ME
Noreaster / Presumpscot River Flooding / Ice Storm
4/10
Low
Scarborough ME
Noreaster / Coastal Flooding / Storm Surge / Beach Erosion
5/10
Moderate
Gorham ME
Noreaster / Ice Storm / Flooding
3/10
Low
Falmouth ME
Noreaster / Coastal Flooding / Ice Storm
4/10
Low
South Portland ME
Noreaster / Coastal Flooding / Oil Storage Hazmat
5/10
Moderate