Connecticut Power Outages
Use this Connecticut outage page to understand where customer impact is highest and how broadly outages are spread across the state.
About 102 tracked customers are currently without power out of 1,688,831 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 8 regions for this state. The most affected regions right now include New London (324), Fairfield (136), and Hartford (79).
Based on the current totals, outage activity in Connecticut appears limited right now, but official provider resources remain the best source for local service status. For confirmation and outage reporting, check your utility provider directly and follow local safety guidance.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:15 PM. The timestamp above helps you judge how fresh the current numbers are before acting on them.
Connecticut power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Connecticut
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London | 324 | 103,371 | Mar 19, 2026 2:54 PM |
| Fairfield | 136 | 426,099 | Mar 19, 2026 3:06 PM |
| Hartford | 79 | 444,255 | Mar 19, 2026 2:54 PM |
| Windham | 66 | 58,492 | Mar 19, 2026 2:32 PM |
| Tolland | 24 | 70,456 | Mar 19, 2026 2:34 PM |
| Middlesex | 13 | 89,464 | Mar 19, 2026 2:42 PM |
| New Haven | 10 | 392,978 | Mar 19, 2026 2:42 PM |
| Litchfield | 0 | 103,719 | Mar 19, 2026 2:50 PM |
Cities and regions in Connecticut
Utility providers in Connecticut
EverSource
Customers out: 324 · Tracked: 1,446,877
New York State Electric and Gas
Customers out: 189 · Tracked: 1,338,863
The United Illuminating Company
Customers out: 35 · Tracked: 347,792
South Norwalk Electric Works
Customers out: 3 · Tracked: 7,152
What may cause outages in Connecticut
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Connecticut
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Connecticut?
Update frequency depends on when utility providers publish new totals. Use the “Last updated” time on this page to see how recent the current figures are.
What should I do during a power outage in Connecticut?
Confirm the outage with your utility, prepare backup lighting or charging where possible, and avoid any damaged electrical infrastructure. Contact emergency services if there is a safety risk.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
Regional figures and state totals are aggregated from multiple updates, so differences can appear when timestamps are not perfectly synchronized.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:15 PM