Maine strong wind risk
Cumberland County has the highest strong wind risk in Maine, scoring 77.4 out of 100 — rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 2 | Kennebec County | 60.3 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 3 | Penobscot County | 57 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 4 | Aroostook County | 53.9 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 5 | Oxford County | 50.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 6 | York County | 50.3 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 7 | Androscoggin County | 47.6 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 8 | Somerset County | 47.4 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 9 | Franklin County | 44.1 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 10 | Knox County | 38.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 11 | Waldo County | 21.2 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 12 | Hancock County | 20.1 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 13 | Sagadahoc County | 17.1 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 14 | Lincoln County | 16.7 | Very Low | 0 |
| 15 | Piscataquis County | 11.1 | Very Low | 0 |
| 16 | Washington County | 10.7 | Very Low | 0 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest strong wind risk county in Maine?
Cumberland County, ME has the highest strong wind risk in Maine, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 77.4 out of 100 (rated "Relatively Moderate").
What causes strong wind risk in Maine?
Strong wind risk covers non-convective, non-tropical sustained high winds — including derechos and general high-wind events, but excluding tornado and hurricane winds. High scores appear in mountain passes, coastal headlands, and open plains where topography amplifies wind speeds. Damage concentrates on utility infrastructure, trees, and lightweight structures.