Enter any address in Piscataquis County, Maine to see its FEMA flood zone
Riverine flooding from ice jams and heavy rainfall is the dominant flood character in Piscataquis County. For example, an ice jam on the Pleasant River caused flooding in Milo in March 2025, closing roads and isolating some homes. In July 2024, the remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought heavy rain and flash flooding to the region.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $16,717 and water depths averaging 2.6 feet. However, properties in Zone X_SHADED have seen significantly higher average payouts of $76,334, with an average water depth of 5.2 feet, suggesting the potential for more severe flooding in these areas despite fewer claims.
Homeowners and real estate agents should pay close attention to flood risk, particularly those with properties located in Zone A and Zone X_SHADED. Residents in areas prone to river overflow, such as those near the Pleasant River, should also be aware of potential flood hazards.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
31 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Piscataquis County, Maine has recorded 107 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 36 flash floods and 66 river or area floods. The county has received 142 federal disaster declarations, 6 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1970–2023)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storm And Flooding | Severe Storm | Dec 17, 2023 |
| Hurricane Lee | Hurricane | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storm And Flooding | Severe Storm | Oct 29, 2017 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Dec 12, 2010 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides | Severe Storm | Jun 18, 2009 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Flood | Apr 28, 2008 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Snow Melt, And Ice Jams | Severe Storm | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Snow | Snowstorm | Mar 9, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Mar 18, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 17, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 12, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 11, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 11, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 29, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 18, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Dec 18, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 16, 2023 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jul 16, 2023 | 0.00K |
Flood — Mar 18, 2025
An ice jam developed on the Pleasant River...in the vicinity of the Pleasant Street Bridge in Milo...during the afternoon of the 18th and persisted into the afternoon of the 21st. Flooding developed in the vicinity of the ice jam. Pleasant River Road and Pleasant Street in Milo were both closed due to the flooding. Flood waters also reached low lying fields bordering the river. A few homes bec...
Flash Flood — Jul 17, 2025
Low pressure tracking across southern Quebec Province lifted a warm front across northern Maine during the 17th...with a cold front then approaching late. A very unstable environment and favorable shear supported supercell thunderstorm development across northern Maine during the afternoon. Thunderstorms then persisted into the evening. Wind gusts up to 50 to 55 mph accompanied the stronger thu...
Flood — Apr 12, 2024
A combination of 1 to 2 inches of rain...along with snow melt...led to minor flooding along the Piscataquis River in Dover-Foxcroft. The river crested slightly over a half foot above flood stage during the early morning hours of the 13th. The river fell back below flood stage that afternoon. The flooding was minor...mostly affecting low land areas along the river. Minor flooding was also report...
Flood — Jul 11, 2024
The extra-tropical remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought abundant moisture to the region while crossing northern Maine during the 11th. Tropical moisture expanded across the region through the night of the 10th into the morning of the 11th with a warm front lifting across the region. Precipitable water values reached near record daily levels. Heavy rain developed during the evening of the 10th an...
Flash Flood — Jul 11, 2024
The extra-tropical remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought abundant moisture to the region while crossing northern Maine during the 11th. Tropical moisture expanded across the region through the night of the 10th into the morning of the 11th with a warm front lifting across the region. Precipitable water values reached near record daily levels. Heavy rain developed during the evening of the 10th an...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Piscataquis County, Maine:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Piscataquis County, Maine that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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