Piscataquis County, ME Power Outages
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Piscataquis County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Piscataquis County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 474 significant power outages in Piscataquis County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 30 – Nov 4, 2017) came when high winds left 25,858 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 43 hr 39 min of power per year, more than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 2nd of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 207 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Piscataquis County has fallen recently: about 37 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 49 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21, 2025) affected 765 customers (7.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 30 – Nov 4, 2017 | 25,858(100%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 5–12, 2020 | 11,381(100%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 9–15, 2020 | 10,663(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 19–20, 2024 | 10,280(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 18–23, 2023 | 9,628(94.4%) | 6 | 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 Piscataquis County?
Electric companies with service territory in Piscataquis 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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Piscataquis County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Piscataquis County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co, Versant Power provide electric service in Piscataquis County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Piscataquis County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 30 – Nov 4, 2017. It peaked at 25,858 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Piscataquis County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 474 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 43 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 207 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Piscataquis County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/piscataquis-county