Dukes County, MA Power Outages
Utilities serving Dukes County, Massachusetts 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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Dukes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dukes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 110 significant power outages in Dukes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 2–5, 2018) came when high winds left 15,182 customers (72.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 20 min of power per year, close to the Massachusetts average of 5 hr 11 min. That ranks 8th of 14 Massachusetts counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dukes County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11, 2025) affected 849 customers (4.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 15,182(72.8%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 27–30, 2021 | 13,854(66.4%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 11, 2015 | 12,988(62.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 27–30, 2022 | 12,987(62.2%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 21, 2024 | 12,883(61.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Dukes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dukes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource (Massachusetts) | Investor Owned | 1,483,524 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Massachusetts. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Dukes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dukes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dukes 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 Dukes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NSTAR Electric Company provide electric service in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
What was the worst power outage in Dukes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 2–5, 2018. It peaked at 15,182 customers without power (72.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Dukes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 110 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 45 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dukes County, MA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/massachusetts/dukes-county