Hartford County, CT Power Outages
Utilities serving Hartford 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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Hartford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hartford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 50 significant power outages in Hartford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–10, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 179,370 customers (31.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 57 min of power per year, less than the Connecticut average of 7 hr 35 min. That ranks 8th of 8 Connecticut counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 73% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hartford County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Feb 16–17, 2025) affected 9,853 customers (1.7%) amid an ice storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–10, 2020 | 179,370(31.3%) | 7 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Feb 22, 2016 | 30,026(5.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 22, 2022 | 27,782(4.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 30–31, 2017 | 25,830(4.5%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Feb 25, 2016 | 25,287(4.4%) | 1 | 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 Hartford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hartford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource (Connecticut) | Investor Owned | 1,345,292 | Not reporting | |
| Farmington River Power Company | — | — | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Connecticut. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Hartford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hartford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hartford 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 Hartford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Connecticut Light & Power Co, Farmington River Power Company provide electric service in Hartford County, Connecticut.
What was the worst power outage in Hartford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–10, 2020. It peaked at 179,370 customers without power (31.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Hartford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 50 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 6 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hartford County, CT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/connecticut/hartford-county