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Maine Flood Zone Map

Last updated: August 2026

Maine faces coastal flooding from Atlantic nor'easters and storm surge, riverine flooding from spring snowmelt, and flash flooding in mountain stream valleys. The state's long coastline and numerous river systems create diverse flood hazards.

15 communities participate in FEMA's Community Rating System, qualifying residents for flood insurance discounts of up to 15%.

Maine has recorded 5,672 NFIP flood insurance claims since 1978, totaling $86.7M in payouts. See how Maine compares in our nationwide NFIP claims data breakdown.

FEMA Region

Region 1

Also covers Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, +2 more

NFIP Policies

10,040

Policies effective in the trailing 13 months (July 1, 2025 - August 16, 2026), not a certified point-in-time count

ME Avg. Premium

$1,324/yr

National average: $915/yr

Active NFIP Policies in Maine

Maine had 10,040 NFIP flood insurance policies written or renewed over the trailing 13 months, with an average annual premium of $1,324, totaling $13.3M in annual premiums. Because a policy renewed inside that window is counted twice, this runs above the number in force at any one moment.

Average Annual Premium

Maine$1,324
National Average$915

Policies by Flood Zone

Zone AE
4,306(avg. $1,668/yr)
Zone X
3,434(avg. $836/yr)
Zone VE
1,307(avg. $1,535/yr)
Zone A
793(avg. $942/yr)
Zone AO
175(avg. $2,278/yr)
Zone V
23(avg. $2,540/yr)
Zone AH
2(avg. $13,852/yr)

Policies by Property Type

Single Family69%(6,917)- (avg. $1,163/yr)
Residential Condo16%(1,564)- (avg. $604/yr)
Non-Residential8%(753)- (avg. $4,020/yr)
Single Condo Unit4%(372)- (avg. $845/yr)
2-4 Family3%(277)- (avg. $1,741/yr)
Other Residential1%(89)- (avg. $4,641/yr)

Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Policies API. Reflects policies with an effective date in the trailing 13 months (July 1, 2025 through August 16, 2026) - a 12-month policy term plus a 1-month buffer for OpenFEMA's own reporting lag - as an approximation of currently active policies, not a certified point-in-time count. Policies renewed early in this window may be counted twice, so actual totals may be somewhat lower than shown. See national policies data.

NFIP Flood Insurance Claims

Maine properties have filed 5,672 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $86.7M in payouts since 1978. The average claim payout in 2025 was $17,000.

Recent Years

20257 claims$119K(avg. $17,000)
2024744 claims$29.3M(avg. $39,390)
2023207 claims$8.2M(avg. $39,609)
2022142 claims$3.5M(avg. $24,521)
20217 claims$196K(avg. $28,000)
202012 claims$61K(avg. $5,083)

Claims by Decade

701
1,107
1,278
992
475
1,119
1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
$3.6M$11.5M$10.0M$13.3M$7.1M$41.4M

Highest-Claim Years

2024744 claims$29.3M(avg. $39,390)
1991597 claims$5.2M(avg. $8,734)
1987584 claims$10.1M(avg. $17,366)
1978506 claims$3.1M(avg. $6,061)
2007419 claims$6.9M(avg. $16,358)

Claims by Flood Zone

Zone X
1,510(avg. $14K)
Zone A
1,258(avg. $14K)
Zone AE
1,074(avg. $26K)
Zone AO
374(avg. $17K)
Zone VE
277(avg. $25K)
Zone V
101(avg. $14K)
Zone AOB
20(avg. $3K)
Zone AH
5(avg. $11K)

Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Claims API. Data sourced August 2026. See national claims data.

Flood Insurance Coverage in Maine

Only roughly 1 in 54 households in Maine carries NFIP flood insurance (2% of estimated households). 16 of 16 counties have elevated flood risk but low insurance coverage. With 1,063 recorded flood events and $183.6M in damage, many flood losses in this state are likely uninsured.

Penetration Rate

2%

roughly 1 in 54 households

Historical Claims Ratio

1 in 2

5,672 claims over 45+ years across 10,040 current policies

Avg. Claim Payout

$15,294

Per claim, state-wide since 1978

Historically, Maine has averaged 1 claim for every 2 active policies (since 1978). This compares cumulative claims against today's policy count and does not predict future claim likelihood.

Coverage data: NFIP policies as of August 2026, claims since 1978 (August 2026), population from FEMA NRI.

Repetitive Loss Properties in Maine

Maine has 352 properties with multiple flood insurance losses, including 43 severe repetitive loss properties. 7 properties have received FEMA mitigation funding. Severe repetitive loss is a subset of multiple loss, not a separate count. Data sourced August 2026.

Multiple Loss

352

2+ claims within 10 years

Severe Repetitive Loss

43

4+ claims or 2 exceeding value

Mitigated

7

Received FEMA mitigation

By Flood Zone

Zone AE
107
Zone X
82
Zone A
67
Zone AO
29
Zone VE
29
Zone V
8

Zone data available for 322 of 352 properties.

Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Multiple Loss Properties. Data sourced August 2026.

Flood Insurance Discounts in Maine

15 Maine communities participate in FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS), earning flood insurance premium discounts for residents in Special Flood Hazard Areas. CRS classes in Maine range from 7 to 9, with discounts from 5% to 15%.

Arrowsic

Class 7 - 15% discount

Old Orchard Beach

Class 7 - 15% discount

South Berwick

Class 7 - 15% discount

Farmington

Class 8 - 10% discount

Lewiston

Class 8 - 10% discount

Ogunquit

Class 8 - 10% discount

Portland

Class 8 - 10% discount

Saco

Class 8 - 10% discount

Skowhegan

Class 8 - 10% discount

York

Class 8 - 10% discount

Alfred

Class 9 - 5% discount

Auburn

Class 9 - 5% discount

Source: FEMA Community Rating System, April 2026. Discounts apply to NFIP policies only. CRS classes and discounts are subject to change.

Federal Flood Disaster History

Maine has received 25 federal disaster declarations for flooding, hurricanes, severe storms, and coastal storms.

Declarations by Decade

1
5
2
7
3
2
5
1950s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s

Recent Declarations

2023Severe Storm and FloodingFlood
2023Hurricane LeeHurricane
2022Severe Storm and FloodingCoastal Storm
2018Severe Storm and FloodingCoastal Storm
2011Tropical Storm IreneHurricane
2008Severe Storms and FloodingFlood
2007FloodingFlood
2005Hurricane Katrina EvacuationHurricane

Showing 8 most recent of 25 total declarations.

Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries API. Data sourced August 2026.

Recorded Flood Events in Maine

NOAA has recorded 1,063 flood events in Maine since 1996, causing an estimated $183.6M in property and crop damage and 8 deaths.

Total Events

1,063

Total Damage

$183.6M

Fatalities

8

Events by Decade

74
347
300
342
1990s2000s2010s2020s

Costliest Events

April 16, 2007Flood - York$25M
October 21, 1996Flash Flood - Cumberland$15.0M
October 20, 1996Flash Flood - York$10.2M
December 18, 2023Flood - Somerset$10M
May 13, 2006Flood - York$9.5M

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 1996-2026. Data sourced August 2026.

Flood Mitigation in Maine

FEMA has funded mitigation for 236 properties in Maine, investing $13.2M in flood risk reduction. Common mitigation actions include acquisition (buying and demolishing flood-prone structures), elevation (raising buildings above flood level), and safe rooms (wind/storm shelters for tornado and hurricane protection).

Properties by Action

Acquisition
92
Other
80
Relocation
29
Floodproofing
22
Generator
6
Elevation
4
Retrofit
3

Mitigation by Decade

52
156
28
1990s2000s2020s

Source: OpenFEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Mitigated Properties. Data sourced August 2026. FEMA records a total payment per grant rather than per property, so the dollar figure is an estimate that splits each grant across the properties it covers; the property count is exact.

Levee Protection in Maine

The USACE National Levee Database lists 1 levee system protecting parts of 1 Maine city. A system's FEMA accreditation status determines how its protected area is mapped - accredited levees are typically mapped as Zone X, while non-accredited or provisionally accredited (PAL) systems generally leave their protected area in the SFHA.

Largest Protected Areas

Saint John River RB & Fish Riv LB - Fort Kent, ME

Accredited

Protects: Fort Kent - Flood source: Saint John River - 0.07 sq mi

Source: USACE National Levee Database. Data sourced August 2026. Learn how levees affect flood zone mapping.

Maine Flood Risk Overview

County-level risk ratings from FEMA's National Risk Index across 16 Maine counties.

Inland Flood Risk

0 of 16 counties rated high or very high

Coastal Flood Risk

1 of 10 coastal counties rated high or very high

Hurricane Risk

0 of 16 counties rated high or very high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county-level assessment.

Maine Cities

Explore flood zone information for major cities in Maine.

Maine Flood Zone FAQ

How do I check if my Maine property is in a flood zone?

Enter your ME address in FludZone's free lookup tool. We query FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer in real-time to show your flood zone designation, whether flood insurance is required, and your property's risk level.

Do I need flood insurance in Maine?

If your Maine property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), meaning zones starting with A or V, and you have a federally regulated or government-backed mortgage, federal law generally requires your lender to ensure you carry flood insurance. Properties in Zone X are not subject to the federal mandate but lenders may still require coverage, and it is often recommended given Maine's flood history.

What are the most common flood zones in Maine?

The most common FEMA flood zone designations in Maine are Zone AE, Zone VE, Zone A, Zone X. Each zone reflects a different level of flood risk, from high-risk areas where flood insurance is generally required for federally regulated or government-backed mortgages to lower-risk areas where coverage is optional but recommended.

Can I remove my Maine property from a flood zone?

Yes, if your Maine property's natural ground elevation was always above the Base Flood Elevation and FEMA inadvertently mapped it in the SFHA, you can apply for a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) through FEMA. If your property was raised above the BFE with fill, the process is a LOMR-F. Note that for coastal properties in VE zones, LOMAs are less common because wave action creates risks beyond still-water elevation. A successful LOMA generally removes the federal mandatory flood insurance requirement, but your lender may still choose to require coverage. You'll need an elevation certificate from a licensed surveyor.

Do any Maine communities offer flood insurance discounts?

Yes, 15 Maine communities participate in FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS), a voluntary program that rewards communities for exceeding minimum flood mitigation standards. Residents in participating communities can receive NFIP premium discounts of up to 15% in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Properties outside the SFHA also benefit: CRS classes 1 through 6 receive a 10% discount, and classes 7 through 9 receive a 5% discount on NFIP premiums. Check your city's page on FludZone to see if your community participates.

How much does flood insurance cost in Maine?

The average NFIP flood insurance premium in Maine is $1,324 per year across 10,040 active policies. Premiums vary by zone: Zone AE policies average $1,668/yr. Under FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0, your specific premium depends on property type, elevation relative to the Base Flood Elevation, and distance to water, not just your flood zone designation.

How many NFIP flood insurance claims has Maine had?

Maine has recorded 5,672 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $86.7M in payouts since 1978. The highest-claim year was 2024, with 744 claims and $29.3M in payouts. This history reflects cumulative flood damage to Maine properties across decades of storm and rainfall events.

How many Maine properties have flooded repeatedly?

Maine has 352 properties with multiple flood losses. Of these, 43 are classified as Severe Repetitive Loss, meaning they have experienced four or more NFIP claims of $5,000 or more, or two or more claims where the total exceeds the building value. 7 of these properties have been mitigated.

What percentage of Maine homes have flood insurance?

Only roughly 1 in 54 households in Maine carries NFIP flood insurance (2% of estimated households). 16 counties in Maine have elevated flood risk but low insurance coverage, indicating a significant protection gap.

Are there levees protecting Maine cities?

Yes. The USACE National Levee Database lists 1 levee system protecting parts of 1 Maine city. 1 is FEMA-accredited (generally mapped as Zone X), 0 are non-accredited (the protected area stays in the SFHA), and 0 are provisionally accredited (PAL, accreditation in progress). Levee protection is system-specific, not citywide - check a specific city's page or use the address search above for the zone at a specific property.

See the Flood Map for Any Maine Address

Enter a ME address to view its FEMA flood map, zone designation, SFHA status, and insurance requirements.

Disclaimer: Flood risk data on this page is sourced from FEMA datasets including the National Risk Index, NFIP claims and policy records, disaster declarations, and the Community Rating System. These datasets were last extracted on August 2026 and may not reflect the most recent changes. Always verify current flood zone status through FEMA or a licensed determination provider before making property, insurance, or lending decisions.