Strafford County, NH Power Outages
Utilities serving Strafford 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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Strafford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Strafford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 160 significant power outages in Strafford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2017) came when flooding left 29,633 customers (33% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the New Hampshire average of 6 hr 58 min. That ranks 8th of 10 New Hampshire counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Strafford County has risen recently: about 7 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,640 customers (1.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2017 | 29,633(33%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | Nov 26–30, 2014 | 26,902(30%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 4–8, 2024 | 24,097(26.9%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 23–26, 2023 | 20,731(23.1%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 28, 2023 | 20,525(22.9%) | 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 Strafford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Strafford 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 |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in New Hampshire. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Strafford County
Dover, Rochester
Nearby counties
Strafford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Strafford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Strafford 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 Strafford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of NH, New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
What was the worst power outage in Strafford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2017. It peaked at 29,633 customers without power (33% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Strafford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Strafford County, NH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-hampshire/strafford-county