York County, ME Power Outages
Utilities serving York 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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York County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in York County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 400 significant power outages in York County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 4–9, 2024) came when a winter storm left 90,611 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 30 hr 42 min of power per year, more than the Maine average of 20 hr 42 min. That ranks 6th of 16 Maine counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 115 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in York County has risen recently: about 46 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,864 customers (2.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 4–9, 2024 | 90,611(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 30 – Nov 7, 2017 | 74,835(97.2%) | 9 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 23–27, 2022 | 48,991(63.6%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 21–26, 2024 | 47,505(61.7%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 16–22, 2023 | 45,752(59.4%) | 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 York County?
Electric companies with service territory in York County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ME) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power (CMP) | Investor Owned | 685,861 | Not reporting | |
| Kennebunk Light & Power Dist | Municipal | 7,597 | 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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Cities in York County
Sanford, Biddeford, Saco
Nearby counties
York County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in York County right now?
No outages are currently reported for York 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 York County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Central Maine Power Co, Kennebunk Light & Power Dist provide electric service in York County, Maine.
What was the worst power outage in York County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 4–9, 2024. It peaked at 90,611 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 York County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 400 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 30 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 115 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "York County, ME Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maine/york-county