Worcester County, MA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 43 customers in Worcester County, Massachusetts were without power, reported by Massachusetts Electric Co. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Electric Co | 43 |
Weather alerts
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Worcester County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Worcester County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 316 significant power outages in Worcester County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 2–7, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 70,225 customers (33% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr of power per year, more than the Massachusetts average of 5 hr 11 min. That ranks 5th of 14 Massachusetts counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 40 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Worcester County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 12,077 customers (5.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 2–7, 2020 | 70,225(33%) | 6 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Mar 8–9, 2018 | 64,022(30.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 7–10, 2020 | 44,540(20.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 30–31, 2017 | 43,714(20.6%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Mar 13–16, 2023 | 30,832(14.5%) | 4 | 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 Worcester County?
Electric companies with service territory in Worcester County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid (Massachusetts) | Investor Owned | 1,399,921 | 43 out | |
| Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co | Investor Owned | 31,053 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Shrewsbury - (MA) | Municipal | 16,851 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Holden - (MA) | Municipal | 8,609 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Sterling - (MA) | Municipal | 4,187 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Templeton - (MA) | Municipal | 3,814 | Not reporting | |
| Town of West Boylston - (MA) | Municipal | 3,785 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Ashburnham - (MA) | Municipal | 3,220 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Boylston - (MA) | Municipal | 2,584 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Paxton - (MA) | Municipal | 1,966 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Princeton - (MA) | Municipal | 1,554 | 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 Worcester County
Worcester, Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, Southbridge
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Worcester County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Worcester County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 43 customers in Worcester County were without power according to Massachusetts Electric Co. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Worcester County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Massachusetts Electric Co, Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co, Town of Shrewsbury - (MA), Town of Holden - (MA) and 7 others provide electric service in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What was the worst power outage in Worcester County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 2–7, 2020. It peaked at 70,225 customers without power (33% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Worcester County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 316 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr of power per year, and on 40 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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