Winter Weather Risk in Maine
All Maine counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index winter weather score
Winter Weather risk — heavy snow, blizzards, and hazardous winter conditions — is rated for 16 of 16 Maine counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Penobscot County carries the state's highest winter weather score at 99.7, with $3M in expected annual winter weather losses.
14 Maine counties are rated High or Very High for winter weather, and expected annual losses from winter weather total roughly $16M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Winter Weather
| # | County | Winter Weather Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penobscot County | Very High | 25.79 / yr | $3M | |
| 2 | Aroostook County | Very High | 29.67 / yr | $2M | |
| 3 | Cumberland County | Very High | 26.53 / yr | $3M | |
| 4 | Kennebec County | Very High | 20.85 / yr | $1M | |
| 5 | Androscoggin County | Very High | 21.06 / yr | $977K | |
| 6 | Waldo County | High | 31.87 / yr | $896K | |
| 7 | Hancock County | High | 20.74 / yr | $838K | |
| 8 | Somerset County | High | 25.38 / yr | $648K | |
| 9 | Oxford County | High | 24.15 / yr | $585K | |
| 10 | Washington County | High | 22.81 / yr | $445K | |
| 11 | Lincoln County | High | 16.23 / yr | $450K | |
| 12 | Knox County | High | 16.17 / yr | $525K | |
| 13 | Piscataquis County | High | 28.32 / yr | $369K | |
| 14 | Franklin County | High | 24.63 / yr | $346K | |
| 15 | Sagadahoc County | Medium | 16.25 / yr | $269K | |
| 16 | York County | Medium | 18.56 / yr | $147K |
16 Maine counties with measurable winter weather risk. See the national winter weather ranking or all Maine counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Maine county has the highest winter weather risk?
Penobscot County has the highest FEMA winter weather risk score in Maine at 99.7 (Very High), with $3M in expected annual losses and about 25.79 events per year.
How many Maine counties face significant winter weather risk?
16 Maine counties record measurable winter weather risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 14 of them are rated High or Very High.