Somerset County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving Somerset 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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Somerset County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Somerset County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 346 significant power outages in Somerset County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 18–23, 2023) came when flooding left 27,638 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 44 hr 33 min of power per year, more than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 1st 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 235 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Somerset County has held roughly steady recently: about 45 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 43 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–21, 2025) affected 3,406 customers (17.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 18–23, 2023 | 27,638(100%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 9–14, 2020 | 23,402(100%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 30 – Nov 7, 2017 | 21,116(100%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 28–30, 2024 | 14,427(73.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 5–11, 2020 | 14,137(72.4%) | 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 Somerset County?
Electric companies with service territory in Somerset County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ME) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power (CMP) | Investor Owned | 685,861 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Madison - (ME) | Municipal | 2,693 | 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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Somerset County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Somerset County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Somerset 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 Somerset County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co, Town of Madison - (ME) provide electric service in Somerset County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Somerset County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 18–23, 2023. It peaked at 27,638 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Somerset County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 346 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 44 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 235 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Somerset County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/somerset-county