National Weather ServiceMaineFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 7 flood warnings for Maine in 2025 and 32 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 40th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 79% below the average of 24 for those months in 2008-2025. Oxford was covered most often (145 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Maine get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2008 | 67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 145 | 44 | June 18, 2026 |
| Kennebec | 125 | 33 | April 15, 2024 |
| Somerset | 109 | 21 | March 17, 2025 |
| Cumberland | 102 | 36 | May 30, 2026 |
| Penobscot | 79 | 18 | March 18, 2026 |
| Aroostook | 77 | 3 | July 3, 2025 |
| Androscoggin | 66 | 17 | April 13, 2024 |
| Franklin | 59 | 23 | March 17, 2025 |
| Piscataquis | 55 | 10 | March 18, 2026 |
| York | 53 | 11 | March 10, 2024 |
| Sagadahoc | 47 | 19 | April 13, 2024 |
| Waldo | 35 | 12 | March 10, 2024 |
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.
The latest flood warnings for Maine in AreaZine's record
NWS GrayWarningJune 18, 2026
Flood Warning: Oxford, ME
Expired 5:17 a.m. EDT, June 19, 2026
NWS GrayWarningMay 29, 2026
Flood Warning: Cumberland, Oxford and Carroll, ME and NH
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, May 30, 2026
NWS GrayWarningMay 15, 2026
Flood Warning: Cumberland, Oxford and Carroll, ME and NH
Expired 11:00 p.m. EDT, May 15, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Maine.