Piscataquis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.