Lewiston, ME
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lewiston is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Androscoggin County, ME. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, ice storm, and hurricane.
Storm events near Lewiston
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lewiston's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lewiston itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Androscoggin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lewiston along with the rest of the county, not a Lewiston-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 24.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 61.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 74.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 36.3 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 19.8 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 39.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 57.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 86.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 60.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 69.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.5 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Androscoggin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lewiston, ME at risk of?
Lewiston is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Androscoggin County, where Lewiston is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and hurricane.
What is Lewiston's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Androscoggin County, where Lewiston is located, scoring 96.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Lewiston a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lewiston carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Androscoggin County.
Has Lewiston had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 28 hail, 82 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lewiston since 2016.