Ice Storm Risk in Maine
All Maine counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index ice storm score
Ice Storm risk — freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice — is rated for 16 of 16 Maine counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. York County carries the state's highest ice storm score at 98.3, with $4M in expected annual ice storm losses.
15 Maine counties are rated High or Very High for ice storm, and expected annual losses from ice storm total roughly $26M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Ice Storm
| # | County | Ice Storm Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County | Very High | 2.32 / yr | $4M | |
| 2 | Cumberland County | Very High | 1.84 / yr | $6M | |
| 3 | Kennebec County | Very High | 1.27 / yr | $3M | |
| 4 | Penobscot County | Very High | 0.55 / yr | $2M | |
| 5 | Androscoggin County | High | 1.38 / yr | $2M | |
| 6 | Washington County | High | 1.04 / yr | $943K | |
| 7 | Piscataquis County | High | 0.13 / yr | $1M | |
| 8 | Oxford County | High | 0.77 / yr | $978K | |
| 9 | Hancock County | High | 1.08 / yr | $1M | |
| 10 | Somerset County | High | 0.27 / yr | $936K | |
| 11 | Lincoln County | High | 1.35 / yr | $996K | |
| 12 | Franklin County | High | 0.34 / yr | $930K | |
| 13 | Waldo County | High | 1.25 / yr | $971K | |
| 14 | Knox County | High | 1.26 / yr | $1M | |
| 15 | Sagadahoc County | High | 1.31 / yr | $957K | |
| 16 | Aroostook County | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $165K |
16 Maine counties with measurable ice storm risk. See the national ice storm ranking or all Maine counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Maine county has the highest ice storm risk?
York County has the highest FEMA ice storm risk score in Maine at 98.3 (Very High), with $4M in expected annual losses and about 2.32 events per year.
How many Maine counties face significant ice storm risk?
16 Maine counties record measurable ice storm risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 15 of them are rated High or Very High.