Oxford County hurricane guide¶

The Oxford County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in South Paris works with the county's towns. The county's hazard mitigation plan says that because Oxford County is inland, most hurricane damage here comes from heavy rain that causes flooding and road washouts, and that falling tree limbs on power lines have caused widespread outages. It also says thunderstorms with more than an inch of rain per hour can wash out roads and cause flash flooding.

What to know in Oxford County¶

• The county's hazard mitigation plan says most Maine tropical storms and hurricanes had weakened from hurricane force by the time they reached Oxford County, but tree limbs falling on power lines have caused widespread power outages.
• The county plan says major flooding most often happens between December and May, and that floods can also be caused by hurricanes.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Evacuation centers¶

Hurricane and storm shelters open only when officials announce them. Check alerts from your county and town, or call 211, to learn what is open. Do not travel to a site until it is announced.

Cities and towns¶

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.oxfordcountyema.org/documents/plans
• https://www.oxfordcountyema.org/
• https://www.oxfordcountysheriff.com/
• https://www.maine.gov/mema/hazards/natural-hazards/hurricanes