Cheshire County, NH Power Outages
Utilities serving Cheshire 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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Cheshire County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cheshire County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 249 significant power outages in Cheshire County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 14–17, 2023) came when a winter storm left 19,245 customers (53.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 51 min of power per year, more than the New Hampshire average of 6 hr 58 min. That ranks 4th of 10 New Hampshire counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 63 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cheshire County has risen recently: about 13 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 393 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 14–17, 2023 | 19,245(53.4%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 18–19, 2018 | 13,115(36.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 23–26, 2023 | 11,380(31.6%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 23–25, 2024 | 11,033(30.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 6–7, 2025 | 10,451(29%) | 2 | 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 Cheshire County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cheshire 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 | |
| Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electri | Investor Owned | 48,072 | 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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Cheshire County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cheshire County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cheshire 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 Cheshire County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NH, New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc, Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electri provide electric service in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
What was the worst power outage in Cheshire County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 14–17, 2023. It peaked at 19,245 customers without power (53.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Cheshire County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 249 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 63 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cheshire County, NH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-hampshire/cheshire-county