Piscataquis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2017 | 133 hrs | 25,858 (87%) | Tropical Storm Philippe |
| Dec 5, 2020 | 84 hrs | 11,381 (38%) | Flood |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 145 hrs | 10,663 (36%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 23 hrs | 10,280 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 124 hrs | 9,628 (32%) | Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Piscataquis County recorded 1,703 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Piscataquis County started October 30, 2017 (Tropical Storm Philippe), lasting 133 hours and leaving up to 25,858 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Piscataquis County, with 215 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Piscataquis County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th 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 Piscataquis County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County | F | 6th |
| Knox County | F | 6th |
| York County | F | 6th |
| Franklin County | F | 3rd |
| Penobscot County | F | 3rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Piscataquis County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Piscataquis County recorded 1,703 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Piscataquis County's reliability grade?
Piscataquis County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Piscataquis County?
The worst outage on record started October 30, 2017 (Tropical Storm Philippe), lasting 133 hours and affecting up to 25,858 customers.