Oxford County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving Oxford 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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Oxford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oxford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 387 significant power outages in Oxford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 14–27, 2022) came when flooding left 25,494 customers (66.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 31 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 5th of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 125 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oxford County has risen recently: about 38 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 24 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 696 customers (1.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 14–27, 2022 | 25,494(66.7%) | 14 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 4–14, 2024 | 25,282(66.2%) | 11 | Flooding |
| 3 | Dec 5–9, 2020 | 20,835(54.5%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 18–22, 2023 | 20,368(53.3%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Oct 30 – Nov 5, 2017 | 16,714(43.7%) | 7 | 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 Oxford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oxford 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.
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Oxford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oxford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oxford 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 Oxford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co provide electric service in Oxford County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Oxford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 14–27, 2022. It peaked at 25,494 customers without power (66.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Oxford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 387 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 31 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 125 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oxford County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/oxford-county