Aroostook County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving Aroostook County, Maine 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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Aroostook County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Aroostook County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 335 significant power outages in Aroostook County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 12, 2024) came when high winds left 24,386 customers (58% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 16th of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Aroostook County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 14,335 customers (34.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 12, 2024 | 24,386(58%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 16–18, 2020 | 24,071(57.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 23–26, 2022 | 23,323(55.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Jul 11–14, 2016 | 21,716(51.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 10, 2021 | 15,521(36.9%) | 1 | 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 Aroostook County?
Electric companies with service territory in Aroostook County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ME) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versant Power | Investor Owned | 165,449 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Maine Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,265 | Not reporting | |
| Houlton Water Company | Municipal | 5,498 | Not reporting | |
| Van Buren Light & Power Dist | Municipal | 1,369 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Maine. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Aroostook County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Aroostook County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Aroostook 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 Aroostook County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Versant Power, Eastern Maine Electric Coop, Houlton Water Company, Van Buren Light & Power Dist provide electric service in Aroostook County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Aroostook County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 12, 2024. It peaked at 24,386 customers without power (58% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Aroostook County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 335 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Aroostook County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/aroostook-county