Lewiston, Maine: natural disaster risk
How exposed Lewiston is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Androscoggin County.
Lewiston is a city of 38,324 people in Androscoggin County, Maine. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Androscoggin County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, hurricane and ice storm, with about $22.7 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 266 storm reports in the county since 1958, including 4 tornadoes and 65 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 3 hurricanes and 11 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.5% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Androscoggin County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Lewiston
Full Androscoggin County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
- Trim branches that hang over the roof or power lines.
- Plan for several days without power.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $10M | |
| Hurricane | $5M | |
| Ice storm | $2M | |
| Earthquake | $1M | |
| Winter weather | $977K | |
| Drought | $808K | |
| Cold wave | $712K | |
| Strong wind | $560K | |
| Lightning | $547K | |
| Hail | $386K | |
| Tornado | $249K | |
| Heat wave | $208K |
Homes in Lewiston
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Lewiston
Is Lewiston safe from natural disasters?
Lewiston is in Androscoggin County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, ice storm. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Lewiston?
By expected yearly losses in Androscoggin County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Low), hurricane (Moderate), ice storm (High). Androscoggin County has been part of 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Lewiston get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 4 tornadoes in Androscoggin County since 1950; the strongest was an F2 tornado on July 31, 1971. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county very low.
Do I need flood insurance in Lewiston?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Androscoggin County, about 0.5% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.