Franklin County, MA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Franklin County, Massachusetts share live outage data (Massachusetts Electric Co), and none of them report outages here right now. NSTAR Electric Company does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Franklin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Franklin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Franklin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 26–29, 2014) came when a winter storm left 14,345 customers (24.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 38 min of power per year, less than the Massachusetts average of 5 hr 11 min. That ranks 11th of 14 Massachusetts counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Franklin County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 31, 2025) affected 671 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 26–29, 2014 | 14,345(24.8%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jan 17, 2025 | 10,330(17.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 7–9, 2020 | 9,863(17%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 14–16, 2023 | 8,588(14.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 4–7, 2020 | 6,352(11%) | 4 | Hurricane Isaias |
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 Franklin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Franklin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource (Massachusetts) | Investor Owned | 1,483,524 | Not reporting | |
| National Grid (Massachusetts) | Investor Owned | 1,399,921 | 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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Franklin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Franklin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Franklin 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 Franklin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NSTAR Electric Company, Massachusetts Electric Co provide electric service in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 26–29, 2014. It peaked at 14,345 customers without power (24.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Franklin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Franklin County, MA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/massachusetts/franklin-county