Piscataquis County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Piscataquis County, ME right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,022 alerts that included Piscataquis County, roughly 102 a year. The most common is the winter weather advisory (197 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 17, 2025. 6 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Piscataquis County alert history
Alert events that included Piscataquis County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather Advisory | 197 | 13 | April 5, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 146 | 23 | August 28, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 113 | 8 | August 13, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 69 | 3 | March 11, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 65 | 8 | March 2, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 65 | 3 | October 6, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 61 | 4 | March 11, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 51 | 5 | November 4, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 44 | 5 | September 12, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 39 | 3 | June 14, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 22 | 0 | September 6, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 22 | 4 | August 7, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 21 | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 17 | 0 | September 21, 2025 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 15 | 2 | June 21, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 13 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 9 | 0 | September 16, 2020 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 9 | 0 | December 21, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 8 | 0 | December 12, 2024 |
| Freeze Watch | 7 | 0 | September 20, 2025 |
| High Wind Watch | 7 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Red Flag Warning | 6 | 0 | May 22, 2020 |
| Tornado Warning | 6 | 0 | July 17, 2025 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 5 | 2 | February 8, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 1 | 0 | August 3, 2020 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | September 14, 2023 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 0 | March 21, 2024 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 1 | 0 | June 19, 2024 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 1 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
Tornado history in Piscataquis County
6 tornadoes have been recorded in Piscataquis County since 1950. That ranks 8 of 16 counties in Maine. The most recent was on September 11, 2013 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Piscataquis County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 1962 | F2 | Somerset County | 0.1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 19, 2013 | EF1 | Piscataquis County | 2.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 25, 1975 | F1 | Piscataquis County | 1.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 31, 1993 | F1 | Piscataquis County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 11, 2013 | EF0 | Piscataquis County | 0.3 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2013 | EF0 | Piscataquis County | 0.3 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 19, 2013 | EF1 | Piscataquis County | 2.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 31, 1993 | F1 | Piscataquis County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 25, 1975 | F1 | Piscataquis County | 1.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 20, 1962 | F2 | Somerset County | 0.1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Piscataquis County
- Population: 17,432 (2024 estimate)
- State: Maine
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 023021 (how to use it)