Middlesex County, MA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Middlesex County, Massachusetts share live outage data (Massachusetts Electric Co), and none of them report outages here right now. NSTAR Electric Company and Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Middlesex County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Middlesex County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 153 significant power outages in Middlesex 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 148,898 customers (34.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 30 min of power per year, close to the Massachusetts average of 5 hr 11 min. That ranks 7th of 14 Massachusetts counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Middlesex County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 19,321 customers (4.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 8–13, 2018 | 148,898(34.3%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 18–20, 2023 | 85,579(19.7%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2017 | 66,566(15.3%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 29, 2015 | 44,646(10.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 14–15, 2017 | 44,504(10.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Middlesex County?
Electric companies with service territory in Middlesex 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 | |
| Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co | Investor Owned | 31,053 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Reading - (MA) | Municipal | 30,886 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Wakefield - (MA) | Municipal | 14,219 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Hudson - (MA) | Municipal | 13,639 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Belmont - (MA) | Municipal | 11,899 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Concord - (MA) | Municipal | 8,366 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Littleton - (MA) | Municipal | 7,618 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Groton - (MA) | Municipal | 5,010 | Not reporting | |
| Massachusetts Bay Trans Authority | — | — | 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 Middlesex County
Cambridge, Lowell, Newton, Somerville, Framingham, Malden, Waltham, Medford, Everett, Woburn
Nearby counties
Middlesex County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Middlesex County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NSTAR Electric Company, Massachusetts Electric Co, Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co, Town of Reading - (MA) and 7 others provide electric service in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What was the worst power outage in Middlesex County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 8–13, 2018. It peaked at 148,898 customers without power (34.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Middlesex County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 153 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Middlesex County, MA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/massachusetts/middlesex-county