Despite recent rain, drought continues to spread statewide

MAINE PUBLIC • October 23, 2025

Despite this week's rainfall, the entire state of Maine is now experiencing some drought conditions, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. Around 93% of the state has been impacted by severe drought conditions, up from 73% last week. Senior service hydrologist Sarah Jamison with the national weather service in Gray said the four inches or so of rain was a good first step — but that Maine will need another 10 to 12 inches before winter to get fully out of the woods.