National Weather ServiceMaineRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 2 red flag warnings for Maine in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 51st most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Interior York was covered most often (28 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Maine get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior York | 28 | 0 | May 10, 2022 |
| Southern Oxford | 26 | 0 | April 27, 2021 |
| Coastal York | 25 | 0 | April 27, 2021 |
| Androscoggin | 24 | 0 | April 27, 2021 |
| Coastal Cumberland | 24 | 0 | April 27, 2021 |
| Interior Cumberland | 24 | 0 | May 11, 2018 |
| Interior Hancock | 24 | 0 | May 22, 2020 |
| Southern Penobscot | 24 | 0 | May 22, 2020 |
| Central Washington | 23 | 0 | May 22, 2020 |
| Kennebec | 23 | 0 | April 27, 2021 |
| Central Penobscot | 22 | 0 | May 22, 2020 |
| Interior Waldo | 22 | 0 | April 27, 2021 |
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 red flag warning?
A red flag warning means critical fire weather is happening or about to happen: strong wind, very low humidity and dry fuels together, so a fire that starts can spread fast. Each office sets the criteria with its land-management partners. 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.