Providence County, RI Power Outages
Utilities serving Providence 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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Providence County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Providence County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 222 significant power outages in Providence County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–7, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 84,135 customers (34.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 34 min of power per year, close to the Rhode Island average of 5 hr 12 min. That ranks 3rd of 5 Rhode Island counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Providence County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 3,916 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–7, 2020 | 84,135(34.7%) | 4 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2017 | 67,995(28%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 64,587(26.6%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 4–6, 2015 | 49,763(20.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 7–8, 2020 | 33,212(13.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Providence County?
Electric companies with service territory in Providence County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (RI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Energy | Investor Owned | 523,392 | Not reporting | |
| Clear River Electric and Water District | Municipal | 4,999 | 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
No Providence County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Providence County
Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Central Falls
Nearby counties
Providence County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Providence County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Providence 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 Providence County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Narragansett Electric Co, Clear River Electric and Water District provide electric service in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What was the worst power outage in Providence County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–7, 2020. It peaked at 84,135 customers without power (34.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Providence County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 222 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 27 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. "Providence County, RI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/rhode-island/providence-county