Knox County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving Knox 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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Knox County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Knox County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 372 significant power outages in Knox County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 2–6, 2014) came when a winter storm left 20,497 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 26 hr 48 min of power per year, more than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 9th of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 214 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Knox County has risen recently: about 33 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 16,222 customers (100%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 2–6, 2014 | 20,497(100%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 14–16, 2023 | 16,556(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 26, 2025 | 16,222(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 24, 2023 | 15,904(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Oct 30 – Nov 6, 2017 | 14,527(94.7%) | 8 | High winds |
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 Knox County?
Electric companies with service territory in Knox County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ME) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power (CMP) | Investor Owned | 685,861 | Not reporting | |
| Fox Islands Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,151 | Not reporting | |
| Matinicus Plantation Elec Co | Municipal | 132 | 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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Knox County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Knox County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Knox 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 Knox County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co, Fox Islands Electric Coop, Inc, Matinicus Plantation Elec Co provide electric service in Knox County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Knox County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 2–6, 2014. It peaked at 20,497 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Knox County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 372 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 26 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 214 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Knox County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/knox-county