Androscoggin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | 24 hrs | 40,795 (53%) | High Wind |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 31 hrs | 40,532 (52%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 85 hrs | 36,457 (47%) | High Wind |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 24 hrs | 31,425 (40%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 8 hrs | 31,390 (40%) | Tropical Storm Phillipe |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Androscoggin County, Maine that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Androscoggin County recorded 1,030 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Androscoggin County started December 18, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 24 hours and leaving up to 40,795 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Androscoggin County, with 120 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Androscoggin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Maine
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Androscoggin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | F | 12th |
| Washington County | F | 14th |
| Piscataquis County | F | 7th |
| Kennebec County | F | 6th |
| Knox County | F | 6th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Androscoggin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Androscoggin County recorded 1,030 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Androscoggin County's reliability grade?
Androscoggin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Androscoggin County?
The worst outage on record started December 18, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 24 hours and affecting up to 40,795 customers.