How many counties in Maine are at high risk?

Maine has 16 counties. The overall state risk rating is "Very High" with a score of 56.7.

What is the wildfire risk in Maine?

Maine's statewide wildfire risk is rated "Relatively High" with a score of 24.0.

Which county in Maine has the highest risk?

York County has the highest overall risk score at 0.0.

Natural Hazard Risk in Maine

16 counties — Overall risk: Very High

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Counties

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Population

1,361,498

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Overall Risk

56.7

Very High

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Wildfire Risk

24.0

Relatively High

Hazard Risk Overview

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Winter Weather

92.2

Very High

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Ice Storm

91.3

Very High

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Hurricane

84.7

Very High

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Lightning

70.5

Very High

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Landslide

68.0

Very High

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Coastal Flooding

62.3

Very High

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Earthquake

60.0

Very High

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Cold Wave

57.5

Very High

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Riverine Flooding

55.0

Very High

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Drought

51.3

Very High

Highest Risk Counties in Maine

York

Score: 81.5

Relatively Moderate 2

Aroostook

Score: 80.4

Relatively Low 3

Penobscot

Score: 78.0

Relatively Low 4

Cumberland

Score: 77.0

Relatively Low 5

Kennebec

Score: 75.2

Relatively Low 6

Somerset

Score: 67.9

Relatively Low

All 16 Counties in Maine

County	Risk Score	Rating	Top Hazard
York	81.5
Aroostook	80.4
Penobscot	78.0
Cumberland	77.0
Kennebec	75.2
Somerset	67.9
Oxford	65.9
Androscoggin	59.1
Hancock	55.0
Piscataquis	52.4
Washington	47.6
Franklin	43.6
Waldo	40.6
Lincoln	31.8
Knox	28.6
Sagadahoc	23.3

Natural Hazard Risk in Maine

Hazard Risk Overview

Highest Risk Counties in Maine

All 16 Counties in Maine

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