4 FAQs about United states power outages

What is PowerOutage?

PowerOutage.us is an ongoing project to track and record power outages across the United States. The website aggregates data and updates it approximately every ten minutes. You can click on a state to see more detailed information.

What is power outage tracking?

Power outage tracking is the process of monitoring and aggregating live outage data from utility providers nationwide to provide a comprehensive view of current power disruptions and affected areas. Welcome to our power outage tracking service, your go-to source for real-time information on electricity outages across the United States.

How often does the USA Today power outage database update?

As severe weather or blizzards threaten, this database aggregates power outage information from more than 1,000 companies nationwide. It will automatically update every 15 minutes. To provide our community with important public safety information, the USA Today is making this page free to read.

How do I find out if a county has a power outage?

The US interactive power outage map tracker displays county power outages. For detailed information, zoom in to a county and click the highlighted bubble to display the outage count. Use the outage legend below the map as a guide. United States power outage interactive map tracker. Did you lose power?

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