Waldo County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving Waldo 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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Waldo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Waldo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 359 significant power outages in Waldo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 28 – Nov 7, 2017) came when high winds left 22,738 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 8th of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 141 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Waldo County has held roughly steady recently: about 28 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 493 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28 – Nov 7, 2017 | 22,738(100%) | 11 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 9–14, 2020 | 22,013(97%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Nov 2–7, 2014 | 21,692(95.6%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 23–24, 2022 | 19,508(86%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 18–24, 2023 | 17,309(76.3%) | 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 Waldo County?
Electric companies with service territory in Waldo 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.
Local outage news
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Waldo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Waldo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Waldo 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 Waldo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co, Versant Power provide electric service in Waldo County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in Waldo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 28 – Nov 7, 2017. It peaked at 22,738 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 Waldo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 359 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 141 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Waldo County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/waldo-county