Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2024 | 35 hrs | 13,616 (58%) | Winter Weather |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 2 hrs | 11,409 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 127 hrs | 11,268 (48%) | High Wind |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 35 hrs | 11,003 (47%) | Tropical Storm Lee |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 117 hrs | 10,230 (43%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washington County recorded 733 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started January 10, 2024 (Winter Weather), lasting 35 hours and leaving up to 13,616 customers without power (58% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | F | 13th |
| Cumberland County | F | 12th |
| Piscataquis County | F | 7th |
| Kennebec County | F | 6th |
| Knox County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Washington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washington County recorded 733 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started January 10, 2024 (Winter Weather), lasting 35 hours and affecting up to 13,616 customers.