Anchorage Municipality, AK Power Outages
Utilities serving Anchorage Municipality, Alaska don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Anchorage Municipality power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Anchorage Municipality since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 199 significant power outages in Anchorage Municipality, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 14–16, 2023) came when flooding left 66,516 customers (60.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the Alaska average of 6 hr 2 min. That ranks 6th of 8 Alaska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Anchorage Municipality has risen recently: about 6 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15–16, 2025) affected 6,229 customers (5.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 14–16, 2023 | 66,516(60.2%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 24 – Sep 2, 2023 | 64,266(58.2%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 9–15, 2024 | 47,945(43.4%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 12–14, 2025 | 29,805(27%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 27–31, 2024 | 24,488(22.2%) | 5 | No major storm reported |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Anchorage Municipality?
Electric companies with service territory in Anchorage Municipality (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AK) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Electric | Cooperative | 114,163 | Not reporting | |
| Matanuska Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 72,296 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Alaska. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Anchorage Municipality power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Anchorage Municipality right now?
No outages are currently reported for Anchorage Municipality by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Anchorage Municipality?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Chugach Electric Assn Inc, Matanuska Electric Assn Inc provide electric service in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska.
What was the worst power outage in Anchorage Municipality?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 14–16, 2023. It peaked at 66,516 customers without power (60.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Anchorage Municipality?
EAGLE-I has recorded 199 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Anchorage Municipality, AK Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alaska/anchorage-municipality