Bristol County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Massachusetts
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2021 | 21 hrs | 105,218 (18%) | High Wind |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 80 hrs | 71,353 (12%) | High Wind |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 16 hrs | 58,072 (10%) | High Wind |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 14 hrs | 43,126 (7%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 2 hrs | 38,360 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bristol County recorded 1,561 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bristol County started October 27, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 21 hours and leaving up to 105,218 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Bristol County, with 161 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bristol County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Massachusetts
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bristol County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | B | 79th |
| Norfolk County | B | 73rd |
| Franklin County | A | 85th |
| Berkshire County | A | 89th |
| Dukes County | B | 67th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bristol County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bristol County recorded 1,561 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Bristol County's reliability grade?
Bristol County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 78th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bristol County?
The worst outage on record started October 27, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 21 hours and affecting up to 105,218 customers.