Hancock County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving Hancock 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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Hancock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hancock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 409 significant power outages in Hancock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 17–29, 2023) came when flooding left 35,012 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 40 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 3rd of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 202 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hancock County has risen recently: about 51 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 29 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 2,191 customers (7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17–29, 2023 | 35,012(100%) | 13 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 4–9, 2024 | 33,814(100%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 30 – Nov 5, 2017 | 32,670(100%) | 7 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 23–29, 2022 | 26,662(85.8%) | 7 | High winds |
| 5 | Nov 2–8, 2014 | 26,541(85.4%) | 7 | Winter storm |
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 Hancock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hancock County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ME) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power (CMP) | Investor Owned | 685,861 | Not reporting | |
| Versant Power | Investor Owned | 165,449 | 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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Hancock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hancock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hancock 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 Hancock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co, Versant Power provide electric service in Hancock County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 17–29, 2023. It peaked at 35,012 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Hancock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 409 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 40 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 202 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hancock County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/hancock-county