National Weather ServiceMaineSevere Thunderstorm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watches in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 6 severe thunderstorm watches for Maine in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 41st most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 64% below the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. York was covered most often (75 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm watches does Maine get?
Every severe thunderstorm watch that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York | 75 | 16 | July 15, 2026 |
| Oxford | 73 | 10 | July 15, 2026 |
| Cumberland | 67 | 11 | July 15, 2026 |
| Franklin | 66 | 10 | July 15, 2026 |
| Androscoggin | 61 | 9 | September 6, 2025 |
| Somerset | 58 | 9 | September 6, 2025 |
| Kennebec | 50 | 9 | September 6, 2025 |
| Piscataquis | 50 | 8 | September 6, 2025 |
| Penobscot | 46 | 6 | September 6, 2025 |
| Sagadahoc | 44 | 9 | September 6, 2025 |
| Aroostook | 39 | 6 | July 17, 2025 |
| Waldo | 39 | 8 | September 6, 2025 |
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 severe thunderstorm watch?
Severe thunderstorm watches come from the NWS Storm Prediction Center when storms with large hail or damaging winds are possible over a large area for several hours. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Maine.