Power Outage in Nantucket, MA
Last report: June 27, 2024
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Nantucket
To report a power outage in Nantucket, Massachusetts, located in Nantucket County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
Nantucket Electric Co
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 02554, 02584.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Nantucket County
High Wind. Winds gusted as high as 78 mph on Nantucket but no significant damage was reported. Sustained winds peaked at 55 mph according to the Automated Surface Observing System at the airport. A combination of wind, freezing spray, and heavy snow knocked out power to all of Nantucket. In addition, communication systems (including cell phone service) were also out.
January 27, 2015
Blizzard. Blizzard conditions occurred at Nantucket Memorial Airport from approximately 6 am to 5 pm. Even outside this time frame, near blizzard conditions occurred with strong gusty winds and limited visibilities. Approximately a foot of snow fell on Nantucket Island. Due to power outages to most, if not all of Nantucket Island, 86 people stayed the night in a Red Cross Shelter set up at Nantucket High School.
January 26, 2015
A strong coastal storm moved up the east coast and over Nantucket bringing a heavy wet snow to much of the area. This resulted in tree damage and scattered power outages across the region.
November 26, 2014
Blizzard. The Automated Surface Observing Systems at Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) recorded visibilities at or below one quarter mile and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph and as high as 82 mph at the peak of the blizzard conditions. Sustained winds were also very strong with the ASOS at KACK recording sustained wind speeds of 56 mph. The strongest winds occurred coincident with the blizzard conditions, though gustier winds lasted a couple of hours longer than the snow did. Snowfall amounts were highest on Nantucket with 8-10 inches reported. A large branch was downed onto Highland Avenue, blocking the road. Several large branches were downed on the east end of Nantucket Island. Wires were downed, resulting in 1200 customers without power. Milestone Road was blocked by multiple downed trees as well as snow drifts.
March 26, 2014
High Wind. The Automated Surface Observing System at Nantucket Memorial Field (KACK) measured sustained wind speeds of 47 mph. A power pole split in half at the intersection of West Dover and Union Streets.
January 27, 2008
Power Outage Related Posts on X from Nantucket, Massachusetts
@CatchCatfish @AydoThePotato Really? The power isn't out? https://t.co/LjYqtAIOCi
@SnowcatTish - February 02, 2023 08:28
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@PatrickMOConnor - January 28, 2022 15:02
A large power outage is affecting the entire west end of the island Friday morning, with more than 1,600 National G… https://t.co/4u6i6GOAT5
@ACKCurrent - January 14, 2022 10:50
A #Nantucket power outage in the Bartlett Road neighborhood affecting about 700 customers is due to a house move in… https://t.co/YLfUHk0coT
@JBallingIM - January 06, 2022 16:52
A house move on Bartlett Road this morning has caused a power outage affecting 700 National Grid customers… https://t.co/eIYdkw9ig3
@ACKCurrent - January 06, 2022 15:28