Franklin County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Maine
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | 107 hrs | 17,176 (71%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 5, 2020 | 85 hrs | 13,868 (57%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 hrs | 13,392 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 21 hrs | 12,821 (53%) | High Wind |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 96 hrs | 10,451 (43%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 1,115 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started April 9, 2020 (Winter Storm), lasting 107 hours and leaving up to 17,176 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 124 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Maine
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County | F | 3rd |
| Somerset County | F | 3rd |
| Oxford County | F | 2nd |
| Sagadahoc County | F | 2nd |
| Waldo County | F | 2nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 1,115 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 3rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started April 9, 2020 (Winter Storm), lasting 107 hours and affecting up to 17,176 customers.