Hampshire County, MA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Hampshire County, Massachusetts share live outage data (Massachusetts Electric Co), and none of them report outages here right now. NSTAR Electric Company and Town of South Hadley - (MA) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Hampshire County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hampshire County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 194 significant power outages in Hampshire County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 15, 2017) left 29,373 customers (28.8% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 52 min of power per year, less than the Massachusetts average of 5 hr 11 min. That ranks 13th of 14 Massachusetts counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hampshire County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 3,569 customers (3.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 15, 2017 | 29,373(28.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 7–10, 2020 | 16,358(16%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 12–13, 2021 | 13,543(13.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 4–7, 2020 | 13,422(13.2%) | 4 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 5 | Jul 10–15, 2022 | 12,397(12.2%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Hampshire County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hampshire 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 | |
| Town of South Hadley - (MA) | Municipal | 8,314 | Not reporting | |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | — | — | 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
No Hampshire County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Hampshire County
Amherst, Northampton, Easthampton
Nearby counties
Hampshire County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hampshire County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hampshire 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 Hampshire County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NSTAR Electric Company, Massachusetts Electric Co, Town of South Hadley - (MA), University of Massachusetts Amherst provide electric service in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
What was the worst power outage in Hampshire County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 15, 2017. It peaked at 29,373 customers without power (28.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Hampshire County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 194 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 23 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. "Hampshire County, MA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/massachusetts/hampshire-county