Northern Territory Power Outages
Australia has no open live feed, so the quickest way to check Northern Territory is the official outage map from Power and Water Corporation.
The Northern Territory is not connected to the national grid. Power and Water runs three regulated systems at Darwin-Katherine, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, and Nhulunbuy is supplied separately. Gas supplied 81.4 per cent of generation in 2025, the highest share in the country. Cyclone Tracy destroyed most of Darwin in December 1974 and left the city without power, water or communications. Flooding has also caused outages in the Katherine region.
Who to contact in Northern Territory
The distributor responsible for faults in Northern Territory. Search your address on its official outage map.
| Distributor | Official outage map | Report by phone | Total customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power and Water Corporation | Open ↗ | 1800 245 092 |
If you see a fallen power line, stay at least 10 metres away and call 000.
Northern Territory on the Australia map
Boundaries: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS 2021, CC BY 4.0.
Weather warnings
We don't republish Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warnings, so nothing here can go out of date. See current warnings on its site ↗
Largest places in Northern Territory
- Darwin
- Alice Springs
Nearby states and territories
Major power outages affecting Northern Territory
Totals may cover every area affected, not only this one. Full accounts are on the Australia page.
Cyclone Tracy, Darwin
24 December 1974Tracy struck Darwin on 24 to 25 December 1974, killed at least 66 people and left the city without power, water or communications.
Source: Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory, Cyclone Tracy
Northern Territory power outage FAQ
Who do I contact about a power outage in Northern Territory?
Power and Water Corporation (1800 245 092) repairs the local network in Northern Territory, which includes Darwin and Alice Springs.
What was the biggest power outage in Northern Territory?
Cyclone Tracy, Darwin (24 December 1974). Tracy struck Darwin on 24 to 25 December 1974, killed at least 66 people and left the city without power, water or communications.
Cite this page
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Northern Territory Power Outages." Accessed 4 November 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/world/australia/northern-territory