Fairfield County, CT Power Outages
Utilities serving Fairfield County, Connecticut 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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Fairfield County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fairfield County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 113 significant power outages in Fairfield County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 3–12, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 190,956 customers (61.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 23 min of power per year, more than the Connecticut average of 7 hr 35 min. That ranks 3rd of 8 Connecticut counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 66% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fairfield County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (May 22, 2025) affected 5,267 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 3–12, 2020 | 190,956(61.5%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 2–11, 2018 | 64,829(20.9%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 15–22, 2018 | 47,402(15.3%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 21–24, 2015 | 33,904(10.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 3–5, 2023 | 29,682(9.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Fairfield County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fairfield County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource (Connecticut) | Investor Owned | 1,345,292 | Not reporting | |
| United Illuminating (UI) | Investor Owned | 348,263 | Not reporting | |
| City of South Norwalk - (CT) | Municipal | 7,439 | Not reporting | |
| Norwalk Third Taxing District | Municipal | 4,139 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Connecticut. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Fairfield County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fairfield County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fairfield County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Fairfield County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Connecticut Light & Power Co, United Illuminating Co, City of South Norwalk - (CT), Norwalk Third Taxing District provide electric service in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
What was the worst power outage in Fairfield County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 3–12, 2020. It peaked at 190,956 customers without power (61.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Fairfield County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 113 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fairfield County, CT Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/connecticut/fairfield-county