Suffolk County, MA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 1 customers in Suffolk County, Massachusetts were without power, reported by Massachusetts Electric Co. Estimated restoration: Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST.
Suffolk County on the Massachusetts outage map
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co | 1 |
Weather alerts
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Suffolk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Suffolk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 12 significant power outages in Suffolk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 14, 2025) left 27,817 customers (2.9% 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 43 min of power per year, less than the Massachusetts average of 5 hr 11 min. That ranks 14th of 14 Massachusetts counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
Outage time in Suffolk County has held roughly steady recently: about 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 30, 2025) affected 18,010 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 14, 2025 | 27,817(2.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 24, 2022 | 22,288(2.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2025 | 18,010(1.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 3, 2023 | 15,082(1.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 23, 2023 | 13,056(1.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Suffolk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Suffolk 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 | 1 out | |
| 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
No Suffolk County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Suffolk County
Boston, Revere, Chelsea, Winthrop
Nearby counties
Suffolk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Suffolk County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 1 customers in Suffolk County were without power according to Massachusetts Electric Co. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST.
Which electric company serves Suffolk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NSTAR Electric Company, Massachusetts Electric Co, Massachusetts Bay Trans Authority provide electric service in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
What was the worst power outage in Suffolk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 14, 2025. It peaked at 27,817 customers without power (2.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Suffolk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 12 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 43 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Suffolk County, MA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/massachusetts/suffolk-county