National Grid Electricity Distribution Power Cuts: Map & How to Report
As of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT, National Grid Electricity Distribution reported 813 customers affected by unplanned power cuts across 12 open incidents. Check its official power cut map for your exact address.
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Where National Grid Electricity Distribution operates
| Licence area | Coverage | Customers | Time without power |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) | Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire, plus Coventry and Warwickshire, and Milton Keynes | 2,705,005 | 25 min |
| National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) | Birmingham, the Black Country, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, plus Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire | 2,526,904 | 34 min |
| National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) | South and west Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire | 1,161,671 | 28 min |
| National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) | Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol and Bath | 1,662,078 | 50 min |
Ownership: National Grid plc
Current National Grid Electricity Distribution power cuts
Largest open unplanned incidents, as of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT
| Area | Customers | Estimated restoration |
|---|---|---|
| BA1 7NY | 561 | 3 Nov, 18:00 GMT |
| TR13 9PY | 80 | 3 Nov, 17:30 GMT |
| HR6 0QN | 70 | 3 Nov, 21:00 GMT |
| CV3 6NT | 37 | Not given |
| CV36 5HG | 26 | 3 Nov, 14:30 GMT |
| WR9 8WA | 19 | Not given |
| TA18 7JS | 14 | 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
National Grid Electricity Distribution reliability
National Grid Electricity Distribution reported 33 min without power per customer in 2025, with 0.44 interruptions per customer. The national figure was 35 min in 2025, though it may be measured differently.
Scope: Ofgem Interruptions Incentive Scheme performance for regulatory year 2024/25 (ending 31 March 2025), planned plus unplanned interruptions of 3 minutes or more, after severe weather exceptional event adjustments as submitted by the DNO and before Ofgem's final assessment. CI 34.31 per 100 customers; CML = saidiMinutes.
Source: Ofgem, RIIO-ED2 annual summary report 2024-25 supplementary data file (Dataset tab)
Nations and regions served
National Grid Electricity Distribution FAQ
How do I report a power cut to National Grid Electricity Distribution?
Call 105 or 0800 6783 105. It also takes reports online through the link on this page. If you see a fallen power line, stay at least 10 metres away and call 999.
What areas does National Grid Electricity Distribution cover?
Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire, plus Coventry and Warwickshire, and Milton Keynes Birmingham, the Black Country, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, plus Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire South and west Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol and Bath
How reliable is National Grid Electricity Distribution?
National Grid Electricity Distribution reported 33 min without power per customer and 0.44 interruptions per customer in 2025. That is our customer-weighted average of its licence areas. Scope: Ofgem Interruptions Incentive Scheme performance for regulatory year 2024/25 (ending 31 March 2025), planned plus unplanned interruptions of 3 minutes or more, after severe weather exceptional event adjustments as submitted by the DNO and before Ofgem's final assessment. CI 34.31 per 100 customers; CML = saidiMinutes.
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