Essex County, MA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 2,801 customers in Essex County, Massachusetts were without power, reported by Massachusetts Electric Co. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co | 2,801 |
Weather alerts
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Essex County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Essex County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 300 significant power outages in Essex County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 8–13, 2018) came when a winter storm left 112,655 customers (52.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Massachusetts average of 5 hr 11 min. That ranks 4th of 14 Massachusetts counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Essex County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–19, 2025) affected 3,726 customers (1.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 8–13, 2018 | 112,655(52.1%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2017 | 78,644(36.4%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 17–19, 2019 | 54,383(25.1%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 14–17, 2017 | 43,083(19.9%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 26–29, 2021 | 43,048(19.9%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Essex County?
Electric companies with service territory in Essex County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid (Massachusetts) | Investor Owned | 1,399,921 | 2,801 out | |
| City of Peabody - (MA) | Municipal | 27,251 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Danvers | Municipal | 13,594 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Marblehead - (MA) | Municipal | 10,289 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Ipswich - (MA) | Municipal | 7,295 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Middleton - (MA) | Municipal | 4,025 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Georgetown - (MA) | Municipal | 3,536 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Rowley - (MA) | Municipal | 3,106 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Merrimac - (MA) | Municipal | 3,092 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Groveland - (MA) | Municipal | 3,058 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Massachusetts. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Essex County
Lynn, Lawrence, Haverhill, Peabody, Methuen, Salem, Beverly, Gloucester, Newburyport, Amesbury
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Essex County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Essex County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 2,801 customers in Essex County were without power according to Massachusetts Electric Co. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Essex County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Massachusetts Electric Co, City of Peabody - (MA), Town of Danvers, Town of Marblehead - (MA) and 6 others provide electric service in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What was the worst power outage in Essex County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 8–13, 2018. It peaked at 112,655 customers without power (52.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Essex County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 300 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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