East of England Power Cuts
As of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT, UK Power Networks and National Grid Electricity Distribution reported 22 customers affected by unplanned power cuts in East of England.
UK Power Networks' Eastern licence serves nearly all of the region, with National Grid Electricity Distribution along its north-western edge around Peterborough. Sizewell B (1,198 MW) is the largest listed power station, and offshore wind farms such as East Anglia One are listed here. Little Barford gas station was one of the two generators lost on 9 August 2019, the event that disconnected 1.15 million customers across Great Britain. Ofgem reported that the Eastern area missed its targets for both interruptions and minutes lost in 2024/25.
Who to contact in East of England
The network operators responsible for faults in East of England. Search your address on an official power cut map to confirm which one is yours.
| Network operator | Official power cut map | Report by phone | Total customers | Out here now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Power Networks | Open ↗ | 105 or 0800 31 63 105 | ||
| National Grid Electricity Distribution | Open ↗ | 105 or 0800 6783 105 |
If you see a fallen power line, stay at least 10 metres away and call 999.
Current power cuts in East of England
Largest open unplanned incidents, as of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT
| Area | Operator | Customers | Estimated restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM22 7 | UK Power Networks | 16 | 3 Nov, 18:30 GMT |
| SS9 4 | UK Power Networks | 4 | Not given |
Live data: UK Power Networks open data, CC BY 4.0 · Supported by Northern Powergrid Open Data · SSEN open data, CC BY 4.0 · Supported by NGED Open Data
East of England on the United Kingdom map
Boundaries: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025.
Weather warnings
Met Office lists no active warnings for this area.
Source: Met Office
Largest places in East of England
- Luton
- Peterborough
- Colchester
- Bedford
- Chelmsford
- Norwich
Nearby nations and regions
Reliability in East of England
Average minutes without power and interruptions per customer, as published by the regulator or operator
| Network operator | Time without power | Interruptions | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Power Networks | 26 min | 0.34 | 2025 |
| National Grid Electricity Distribution | 33 min | 0.44 | 2025 |
Definitions vary by source, for example in how major storms are treated, so these figures aren't a ranking. See each operator's page for the exact scope.
Major power cuts affecting East of England
Totals may cover every area affected, not only this one. Full accounts are on the United Kingdom page.
Storm Eunice
18 February 20221,700,000 customers affected
Source: DESNZ/BEIS, Energy Emergencies Executive Committee: Storm Arwen Review, final report (June 2022)
9 August 2019 power outage
9 August 20191,150,000 customers affected
Great Storm of 1987
15 October 1987
East of England power cut FAQ
Who do I contact about a power cut in East of England?
UK Power Networks (105 or 0800 31 63 105) and National Grid Electricity Distribution (105 or 0800 6783 105) repair the local network in East of England, which includes Luton, Peterborough and Colchester.
Is there a power cut in East of England right now?
As of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT, UK Power Networks and National Grid Electricity Distribution reported 22 customers affected by unplanned power cuts in East of England. Counts are placed by postcode area, so they are approximate near nation or region boundaries.
What was the biggest power cut in East of England?
Storm Eunice (18 February 2022) affected about 1,700,000 customers across the affected areas.
How reliable is the power supply in East of England?
UK Power Networks reported 26 min of interruption per customer in 2025, and National Grid Electricity Distribution reported 33 min of interruption per customer in 2025. Scope differs between sources, so treat these as a guide and not a ranking.
Cite this page
You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Live data is credited to each network operator's open-data licence below. Weather warnings are © Crown copyright, Met Office.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "East of England Power Cuts." Accessed 3 November 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/world/united-kingdom/east-of-england
Sources (6)
- ONS, Population estimates for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, mid-2025 (release of 1 October 2026; Scotland from NRS, Northern Ireland from NISRA)
- NESO, GIS Boundaries for GB DNO Licence Areas (approximate boundaries; NESO Open Data Licence), overlaid here on ONS local authority boundaries and population
- DESNZ, DUKES 2026 Table 5.11: power stations in the UK operational at end May 2026
- Ofgem, 9 August 2019 power outage report
- Ofgem, Annual report: Electricity Distribution 2024/25 (PDF)
- Ofgem, RIIO-ED2 annual summary report 2024-25 supplementary data file (Dataset tab)