Bristol County, RI Power Outages
Utilities serving Bristol County, Rhode Island 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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Bristol County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bristol County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 107 significant power outages in Bristol County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 15, 2019) left 23,284 customers (68.8% 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 5 hr 22 min of power per year, close to the Rhode Island average of 5 hr 12 min. That ranks 2nd of 5 Rhode Island counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bristol County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 532 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 15, 2019 | 23,284(68.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 27–28, 2021 | 19,130(56.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | May 1, 2019 | 19,073(56.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2017 | 17,119(50.6%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 15,400(45.5%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Bristol County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bristol County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (RI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Energy | Investor Owned | 523,392 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Rhode Island. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Bristol County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bristol County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bristol 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 Bristol County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Narragansett Electric Co provide electric service in Bristol County, Rhode Island.
What was the worst power outage in Bristol County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 15, 2019. It peaked at 23,284 customers without power (68.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Bristol County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 107 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bristol County, RI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/rhode-island/bristol-county