Belknap County, NH Power Outages
Utilities serving Belknap County, New Hampshire don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Belknap County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Belknap County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 278 significant power outages in Belknap County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2017) came when flooding left 20,394 customers (62.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 27 min of power per year, more than the New Hampshire average of 6 hr 58 min. That ranks 2nd of 10 New Hampshire counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 86 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Belknap County has risen recently: about 20 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 5,234 customers (16.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2017 | 20,394(62.9%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 3–12, 2024 | 20,092(61.9%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 23, 2022 – Jan 10, 2023 | 19,985(61.6%) | 19 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 24–29, 2014 | 13,688(42.2%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 3–7, 2020 | 9,254(28.5%) | 5 | Hurricane Isaias |
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 Belknap County?
Electric companies with service territory in Belknap County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource (New Hampshire) | Investor Owned | 555,603 | Not reporting | |
| New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 85,745 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Wolfeboro - (NH) | Municipal | 6,031 | Not reporting | |
| New Hampton Village Precinct | Municipal | 82 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in New Hampshire. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Belknap County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Belknap County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Belknap 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 Belknap County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NH, New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc, Town of Wolfeboro - (NH), New Hampton Village Precinct provide electric service in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
What was the worst power outage in Belknap County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2017. It peaked at 20,394 customers without power (62.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Belknap County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 278 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 86 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Belknap County, NH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-hampshire/belknap-county