National Weather ServiceMaineFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 42 flood advisories for Maine in 2025 and 64 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 31st most of any state. 2026 through September: 32, 43% below the average of 57 for those months in 2008-2025. Aroostook was covered most often (286 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Maine get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 32 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2023 | 162 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2013 | 74 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2008 | 114 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroostook | 286 | 68 | June 22, 2026 |
| Somerset | 239 | 54 | June 21, 2026 |
| Oxford | 238 | 56 | August 8, 2026 |
| Piscataquis | 204 | 72 | August 13, 2026 |
| Penobscot | 190 | 51 | June 12, 2026 |
| Franklin | 190 | 45 | June 20, 2025 |
| Cumberland | 178 | 43 | August 8, 2026 |
| York | 168 | 42 | August 8, 2026 |
| Washington | 136 | 30 | June 28, 2026 |
| Kennebec | 132 | 31 | August 8, 2026 |
| Androscoggin | 127 | 27 | July 12, 2025 |
| Hancock | 102 | 24 | June 21, 2026 |
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 flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. 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.