Hail Risk in Maine
All Maine counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 16 of 16 Maine counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Cumberland County carries the state's highest hail score at 76.0, with $1M in expected annual hail losses.
No Maine county reaches the High band for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $3M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County | Medium | 1.37 / yr | $1M | |
| 2 | Kennebec County | Low | 0.96 / yr | $420K | |
| 3 | Androscoggin County | Low | 1.17 / yr | $386K | |
| 4 | Penobscot County | Low | 0.45 / yr | $280K | |
| 5 | Somerset County | Low | 0.40 / yr | $143K | |
| 6 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 0.92 / yr | $117K | |
| 7 | York County | Very Low | 1.59 / yr | $137K | |
| 8 | Aroostook County | Very Low | 0.27 / yr | $86K | |
| 9 | Sagadahoc County | Very Low | 1.01 / yr | $122K | |
| 10 | Franklin County | Very Low | 0.69 / yr | $96K | |
| 11 | Waldo County | Very Low | 0.72 / yr | $89K | |
| 12 | Hancock County | Very Low | 0.40 / yr | $87K | |
| 13 | Knox County | Very Low | 0.67 / yr | $91K | |
| 14 | Oxford County | Very Low | 1.11 / yr | $34K | |
| 15 | Piscataquis County | Very Low | 0.34 / yr | $37K | |
| 16 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.23 / yr | $20K |
16 Maine counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all Maine counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Maine county has the highest hail risk?
Cumberland County has the highest FEMA hail risk score in Maine at 76.0 (Medium), with $1M in expected annual losses and about 1.37 events per year.
How many Maine counties face significant hail risk?
16 Maine counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.