Sagadahoc 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 | 132 hrs | 17,971 (72%) | Tropical Storm Phillipe |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 8 hrs | 17,901 (72%) | Tropical Storm Phillipe |
| Oct 30, 2017 | <1 hr | 17,901 (72%) | Tropical Storm Phillipe |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 21 hrs | 17,118 (69%) | High Wind |
| Mar 24, 2024 | 57 hrs | 15,771 (63%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sagadahoc County recorded 739 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sagadahoc County started October 30, 2017 (Tropical Storm Phillipe), lasting 132 hours and leaving up to 17,971 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Sagadahoc County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sagadahoc County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Maine
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Sagadahoc County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Waldo County | F | 2nd |
| Hancock County | F | 1st |
| Oxford County | F | 2nd |
| Lincoln County | F | 1st |
| Somerset 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 Sagadahoc County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sagadahoc County recorded 739 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Sagadahoc County's reliability grade?
Sagadahoc County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sagadahoc County?
The worst outage on record started October 30, 2017 (Tropical Storm Phillipe), lasting 132 hours and affecting up to 17,971 customers.