Hurricane Risk in Maine
All Maine counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 16 of 16 Maine counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. York County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 91.5, with $13M in expected annual hurricane losses.
No Maine county reaches the High band for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $79M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $13M | |
| 2 | Cumberland County | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $16M | |
| 3 | Hancock County | Medium | 0.10 / yr | $6M | |
| 4 | Kennebec County | Medium | 0.11 / yr | $6M | |
| 5 | Penobscot County | Medium | 0.07 / yr | $5M | |
| 6 | Androscoggin County | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $5M | |
| 7 | Oxford County | Medium | 0.08 / yr | $4M | |
| 8 | Somerset County | Medium | 0.08 / yr | $4M | |
| 9 | Washington County | Medium | 0.10 / yr | $3M | |
| 10 | Lincoln County | Medium | 0.10 / yr | $3M | |
| 11 | Aroostook County | Medium | 0.06 / yr | $2M | |
| 12 | Knox County | Medium | 0.10 / yr | $4M | |
| 13 | Waldo County | Medium | 0.09 / yr | $3M | |
| 14 | Franklin County | Low | 0.08 / yr | $2M | |
| 15 | Sagadahoc County | Low | 0.10 / yr | $2M | |
| 16 | Piscataquis County | Low | 0.08 / yr | $1M |
16 Maine counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Maine counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Maine county has the highest hurricane risk?
York County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Maine at 91.5 (Medium), with $13M in expected annual losses and about 0.12 events per year.
How many Maine counties face significant hurricane risk?
16 Maine counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.