National Weather ServiceMaineCoastal Flood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisories in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 2 coastal flood advisories for Maine in 2025 and 15 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 63% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Coastal York was covered most often (194 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood advisories does Maine get?
Every coastal flood advisory that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 13 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Maine get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Maine?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal York | 194 | 39 | September 26, 2026 |
| Coastal Cumberland | 179 | 38 | June 15, 2026 |
| Knox | 78 | 6 | August 23, 2025 |
| Lincoln | 78 | 6 | August 23, 2025 |
| Sagadahoc | 78 | 6 | August 23, 2025 |
| Coastal Waldo | 76 | 6 | August 23, 2025 |
| Coastal Hancock | 48 | 1 | November 27, 2023 |
| Coastal Washington | 46 | 1 | November 27, 2023 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a coastal flood advisory?
A coastal flood advisory covers minor coastal flooding at high tide, such as water on shore roads and low parking lots. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Maine.