Litchfield County, CT Power Outages
Utilities serving Litchfield 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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Litchfield County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Litchfield County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 185 significant power outages in Litchfield County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–12, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 66,462 customers (64.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Connecticut average of 7 hr 35 min. That ranks 1st of 8 Connecticut counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 64% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Litchfield County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (May 23, 2025) affected 1,299 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–12, 2020 | 66,462(64.8%) | 9 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Dec 23–25, 2022 | 19,088(18.6%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | May 15–20, 2018 | 17,434(17%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 24, 2025 | 16,582(16.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 27–30, 2024 | 14,008(13.7%) | 4 | 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 Litchfield County?
Electric companies with service territory in Litchfield County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource (Connecticut) | Investor Owned | 1,345,292 | 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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Litchfield County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Litchfield County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Litchfield 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 Litchfield County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Connecticut Light & Power Co provide electric service in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
What was the worst power outage in Litchfield County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–12, 2020. It peaked at 66,462 customers without power (64.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Litchfield County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 185 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Litchfield County, CT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/connecticut/litchfield-county