Newport County, RI Power Outages
Utilities serving Newport 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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Current outages
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Newport County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Newport 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 Newport County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 19, 2025) came when high winds left 15,344 customers (24.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 4 min of power per year, less than the Rhode Island average of 5 hr 12 min. That ranks 5th of 5 Rhode Island counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Newport County has fallen recently: about 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 19, 2025 | 15,344(24.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 22–23, 2021 | 11,905(19.2%) | 2 | Hurricane Henri |
| 3 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 11,055(17.8%) | 2 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 4 | Jul 11, 2015 | 8,947(14.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 27–28, 2021 | 8,644(13.9%) | 2 | 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 Newport County?
Electric companies with service territory in Newport 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.
Local outage news
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Newport County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Newport County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Newport 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 Newport County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Narragansett Electric Co provide electric service in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What was the worst power outage in Newport County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 19, 2025. It peaked at 15,344 customers without power (24.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Newport County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 34 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. "Newport County, RI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/rhode-island/newport-county