15,978
Recorded events
16
Counties covered
37
Direct deaths
$737.3M
Property damage
Maine severe weather history covers 15,978 recorded events across 16 counties between 1953 and 2026.
The Maine severe weather history record is dominated by thunderstorm wind, which accounts for 18.8% of everything logged statewide across 16 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 37 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Maine severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 3,010 | 16 | 5 | $3.1M | 1955–2025 |
| Heavy Snow | 2,954 | 0 | 0 | $7.5M | 1996–2026 |
| Winter Storm | 1,677 | 0 | 1 | $0 | 1996–2026 |
| Winter Weather | 1,245 | 0 | 2 | $680K | 1996–2026 |
| Hail | 1,220 | 16 | 0 | $1.7M | 1957–2025 |
| High Wind | 1,133 | 0 | 3 | $1.5M | 1996–2026 |
| Flood | 930 | 16 | 5 | $127.4M | 1996–2026 |
| Strong Wind | 624 | 0 | 6 | $1.7M | 1998–2022 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 504 | 0 | 1 | $0 | 1998–2020 |
| Drought | 503 | 0 | 0 | $140K | 1999–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 450 | 16 | 2 | $65.0M | 1996–2025 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 382 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2026 |
| Coastal Flood | 227 | 1 | 0 | $177.2M | 1996–2024 |
| Blizzard | 218 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2026 |
| Lightning | 215 | 16 | 5 | $8.5M | 1996–2023 |
| Heat | 209 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1998–2025 |
| Tornado | 140 | 16 | 1 | $9.8M | 1953–2020 |
| Ice Storm | 79 | 0 | 2 | $328.8M | 1996–2013 |
| Tropical Storm | 67 | 0 | 1 | $40K | 2008–2023 |
| Storm Surge/Tide | 43 | 8 | 0 | $2.9M | 1996–2008 |
| Heavy Rain | 37 | 5 | 0 | $35K | 1996–2014 |
| Sleet | 34 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2003–2026 |
| Funnel Cloud | 20 | 10 | 0 | $0 | 1999–2025 |
| High Surf | 13 | 0 | 2 | $304K | 2005–2025 |
| Frost/Freeze | 13 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2023–2023 |
| Excessive Heat | 9 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2024–2025 |
| Hurricane (Typhoon) | 8 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1996–1996 |
| Tropical Depression | 3 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2019–2019 |
| Dust Devil | 3 | 3 | 1 | $10K | 2003–2016 |
| Debris Flow | 2 | 1 | 0 | $920K | 1996–2023 |
| Waterspout | 2 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2000 |
| Dense Fog | 2 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2001–2021 |
| Astronomical Low Tide | 1 | 0 | 0 | $5K | 2020–2020 |
| Freezing Fog | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1999–1999 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Aroostook County | 934 | 3 |
| Cumberland County | 602 | 4 |
| Penobscot County | 574 | 0 |
| Oxford County | 564 | 3 |
| York County | 518 | 4 |
| Somerset County | 465 | 0 |
| Kennebec County | 377 | 2 |
| Piscataquis County | 331 | 1 |
| Franklin County | 285 | 1 |
| Androscoggin County | 265 | 0 |
| Washington County | 171 | 0 |
| Waldo County | 139 | 0 |
| Hancock County | 136 | 1 |
| Lincoln County | 120 | 0 |
| Knox County | 95 | 0 |
| Sagadahoc County | 89 | 0 |
Full index
Every county in Maine
- Aroostook County
- Cumberland County
- Penobscot County
- Oxford County
- York County
- Somerset County
- Kennebec County
- Piscataquis County
- Franklin County
- Androscoggin County
- Washington County
- Waldo County
- Hancock County
- Lincoln County
- Knox County
- Sagadahoc County
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Maine?
15,978 events are on record across Maine, covering 16 counties between 1953 and 2026.
Which county in Maine has the most severe weather on record?
Aroostook County leads Maine with 934 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Maine severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Maine Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/maine/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.