Plymouth County, MA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Plymouth County, Massachusetts share live outage data (Massachusetts Electric Co), and none of them report outages here right now. NSTAR Electric Company and Town of Middleborough - (MA) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Plymouth County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Plymouth County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 152 significant power outages in Plymouth County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 27–31, 2021) came when high winds left 351,202 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Massachusetts average of 5 hr 11 min. That ranks 3rd of 14 Massachusetts counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 30 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Plymouth County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 7,001 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27–31, 2021 | 351,202(100%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 141,383(50.2%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 13–15, 2018 | 65,310(23.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 18–20, 2023 | 64,953(23.1%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 17–19, 2019 | 60,602(21.5%) | 3 | 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 Plymouth County?
Electric companies with service territory in Plymouth 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 Middleborough - (MA) | Municipal | 18,223 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hingham - (MA) | Municipal | 10,162 | Not reporting | |
| Hull Municipal Light Plant - (MA) | Municipal | 6,232 | 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 Plymouth County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Plymouth County
Brockton, Bridgewater
Nearby counties
Plymouth County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Plymouth County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Plymouth 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 Plymouth County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NSTAR Electric Company, Massachusetts Electric Co, Town of Middleborough - (MA), City of Hingham - (MA) and 1 others provide electric service in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What was the worst power outage in Plymouth County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 27–31, 2021. It peaked at 351,202 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Plymouth County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 152 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Plymouth County, MA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/massachusetts/plymouth-county