FEMA Records
4
Total declarations
Massachusetts · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County, MA
4 FEMA disaster declarations (2021–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Most common hazard: Hurricane.
- 4
- FEMA declarations
- 2
- Major disasters
- 89
- NRI risk · Relatively Moderate
- Hurricane
- Top hazard
The verdict
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County ranks in the riskiest 11% of U.S. counties for FEMA-modeled hazard risk, with more federally declared disasters than 57% of the 2,791 counties FEMA tracks. FEMA rates the county's overall risk as Relatively Moderate, based on 4 federal disaster declarations recorded since 2021, most often hurricane, 4% above the national county average of 4.
- Riskiest 11%
- of U.S. counties for FEMA National Risk Index score
- Relatively Moderate
- FEMA National Risk Index rating
- 4
- FEMA declarations vs 4 national county avg
- 2
- hurricane declarations, the most common hazard here
FEMA's National Risk Index score reflects expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience; the declaration count above reflects only Presidentially declared disasters, not every hazard event.
How does Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County compare?
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County vs. every U.S. county
FEMA disaster declarations, all-time
4 Top 43% higher than 57% of 2,791 counties
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Source FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 · 2026-07-25
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County's FEMA Risk Index score
FEMA National Risk Index composite score vs. the Massachusetts county average
How disaster-prone is Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County?
Declaration frequency
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County, Massachusetts has recorded 4 FEMA disaster declarations between 2021 and 2026, of which 2 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 0.8 declarations per year across a 5-year record, or roughly 143% above the Massachusetts county average of 1.6 and 4% above the national county average of 3.8. The dominant disaster type on record is Hurricane, with 2 of 4 declarations falling under this category.
FEMA National Risk Index
This county sits among the highest-risk counties nationally on FEMA's National Risk Index, a composite score of 89.1/100 (Relatively Moderate). Expected Annual Loss is rated Relatively Moderate (roughly $82.3M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability reads Relatively Low and community resilience Very High, both critical modifiers of realized harm here. Of the 18 hazards FEMA models, Coastal Flooding stands out as the sharpest exposure here, rated Very High.
Flood exposure & the bottom line
Taken together, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County reads as low relative risk on this historical lens, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Low
vs. Massachusetts Avg
+143%
State avg: 1.6
vs. National Avg
+4%
National avg: 3.8
Avg Per Year
0.8
Over 5 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
25001
MA state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Hurricane 2
Winter Storm 1
Snowstorm 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 2 50.0%
of all 4 declarations
Emergency - 2 50.0%
of all 4 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4919 | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM | DR | Winter Storm | 2026-06-30 |
| 3599 | HURRICANE LEE | EM | Hurricane | 2023-09-15 |
| 4651 | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM | DR | Snowstorm | 2022-04-18 |
| 3566 | TROPICAL STORM HENRI | EM | Hurricane | 2021-08-22 |
Storm Events in Massachusetts
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 2,414 | 3 | 7 | $13.9M |
| Strong Wind | 1,135 | 4 | 8 | $3.4M |
| High Wind | 774 | 3 | 10 | $10.9M |
| Flood | 584 | 0 | 0 | $4.0M |
| Heavy Snow | 442 | 4 | 1 | $731.9K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Score: 89.1/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Moderate
$82.3M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively Low
Community Resilience
Very High
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Coastal Flooding Very High
Hurricane Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Tornado Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County, Massachusetts had?
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County, Massachusetts has received 4 FEMA disaster declarations from 2021 to 2026. Of these, 2 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County?
The most common disaster type in Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County is Hurricane, with 2 declarations. Other disaster types include Winter Storm (1), Snowstorm (1).
How does Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County's disaster risk compare to the Massachusetts average?
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County has 4 disaster declarations, which is 143% higher than the Massachusetts county average of 1.6 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.8, it is 4% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County received?
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County has received 2 major disaster declarations, representing 50% of all 4 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Massachusetts?
The most common storm types in Massachusetts include Thunderstorm Wind (2,414 events), Strong Wind (1,135 events), High Wind (774 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County was 2021, with 1 declaration. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2021 to 2026.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County?
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County's 4 FEMA disaster declarations put it in the low-risk band, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county over the same span.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County, Massachusetts has an overall risk score of 89.1 out of 100 (Relatively Moderate). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively Low and community resilience is Very High. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Moderate, representing $82.3M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County is Coastal Flooding (risk rating: Very High). Other significant hazards include Hurricane (Relatively High) and Lightning (Relatively High). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe County, MA runs 143% above the Massachusetts county average for federal disaster declarations (4 vs 2), a low historical load overall.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (2 of 4) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Massachusetts overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this profile draws on 2,791 tracked U.S. counties in FEMA's Disaster Declarations Summaries dataset, refreshed as of 2026-07-25. Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
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