Avalanche Risk in Maine
All Maine counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index avalanche score
Avalanche risk — fast-moving snow and debris sliding down steep mountain slopes — is rated for 12 of 16 Maine counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Piscataquis County carries the state's highest avalanche score at 72.2, with $7K in expected annual avalanche losses.
No Maine county reaches the High band for avalanche, and expected annual losses from avalanche total roughly $16K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Avalanche
| # | County | Avalanche Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piscataquis County | Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K | |
| 2 | Oxford County | Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 3 | Franklin County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 4 | Somerset County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K | |
| 5 | Hancock County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $728 | |
| 6 | Aroostook County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $277 | |
| 7 | Penobscot County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $324 | |
| 8 | Knox County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $135 | |
| 9 | Waldo County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $20 | |
| 10 | Kennebec County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8 | |
| 11 | Cumberland County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4 | |
| 12 | York County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3 |
12 Maine counties with measurable avalanche risk. See the national avalanche ranking or all Maine counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Maine county has the highest avalanche risk?
Piscataquis County has the highest FEMA avalanche risk score in Maine at 72.2 (Low), with $7K in expected annual losses and about 0.01 events per year.
How many Maine counties face significant avalanche risk?
12 Maine counties record measurable avalanche risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.