Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2014 | 71 hrs | 14,345 (10%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 2 hrs | 10,330 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 54 hrs | 9,863 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 60 hrs | 8,588 (6%) | Heavy Snow |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 50 hrs | 6,352 (4%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 589 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started November 26, 2014 (Heavy Snow), lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 14,345 customers without power (10% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 85th 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County | A | 89th |
| Hampshire County | A | 91st |
| Hampden County | B | 79th |
| Bristol County | B | 78th |
| Suffolk County | A | 96th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 589 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 85th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started November 26, 2014 (Heavy Snow), lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 14,345 customers.