Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK Power Outages
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Matanuska-Susitna Borough since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 249 significant power outages in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2018) left 47,060 customers (78.7% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Alaska average of 6 hr 2 min. That ranks 3rd of 8 Alaska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 100 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Matanuska-Susitna Borough has risen recently: about 16 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–30, 2025) affected 3,002 customers (5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2018 | 47,060(78.7%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jan 1–8, 2022 | 25,042(41.9%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 11–13, 2024 | 22,585(37.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 6–11, 2025 | 21,218(35.5%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 23–26, 2022 | 18,365(30.7%) | 4 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Electric companies with service territory in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AK) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Matanuska-Susitna Borough power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Matanuska-Susitna Borough right now?
No outages are currently reported for Matanuska-Susitna Borough by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Matanuska Electric Assn Inc provide electric service in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What was the worst power outage in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2018. It peaked at 47,060 customers without power (78.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
EAGLE-I has recorded 249 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 100 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alaska/matanuska-susitna-borough