Cumberland County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving Cumberland 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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Cumberland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cumberland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 259 significant power outages in Cumberland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 30 – Nov 6, 2017) came when high winds left 109,526 customers (48.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 4 min of power per year, less than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 15th of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cumberland County has risen recently: about 17 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24–25, 2025) affected 10,955 customers (4.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 30 – Nov 6, 2017 | 109,526(48.2%) | 8 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 4–12, 2024 | 105,529(46.4%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 21–27, 2024 | 89,045(39.2%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 18–22, 2023 | 71,717(31.5%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Dec 23–26, 2022 | 60,853(26.8%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Cumberland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cumberland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ME) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power (CMP) | Investor Owned | 685,861 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Maine. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Cumberland County
Portland, South Portland, Westbrook
Nearby counties
Cumberland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cumberland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co provide electric service in Cumberland County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Cumberland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 30 – Nov 6, 2017. It peaked at 109,526 customers without power (48.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Cumberland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 259 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cumberland County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/cumberland-county