A severe storm has raised a critical question: How has the recent Eversource outage affected residents in Massachusetts? As of 8 a.m. on March 17, 2026, more than 53,000 homes and businesses were without electricity, with outages peaking at nearly 65,000 at 6 a.m.
Eversource reported that over 10,000 customers were without power, predominantly in Falmouth. Meanwhile, National Grid faced significant challenges as well, with more than 41,000 customers losing electricity, particularly on the North and South Shore and in Worcester County.
The outages were primarily caused by an overnight storm that brought strong winds, with peak gusts reaching 81 miles per hour at the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory in Milton. A notable incident involved a falling tree that brought down a power line, which began to spark in a yard in Norwell, Massachusetts.
In Leicester, 33% of National Grid customers were reported without power, while Millville and Ayer faced even higher percentages, with 44% and 32% of customers affected, respectively. These figures highlight the widespread impact of the storm on the region’s power infrastructure.
Shane Gokey, a spokesperson for Eversource, stated, “We’re just addressing them as they come in, obviously. We can’t do too much because there’s utility infrastructure involved right now.” This indicates the challenges utility companies face in restoring power safely amidst ongoing hazards.
On the other hand, Christopher Laird from National Grid mentioned, “We’ve been tracking this storm for several days and our crews and contractors are fully prepared to respond and support customers should outages occur.” This preparation underscores the proactive measures taken by utility companies in anticipation of severe weather.
As crews work to restore power, the situation remains dynamic, with many residents still in the dark. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is monitoring the situation closely, coordinating efforts to assist those affected.
What remains uncertain is the timeline for full restoration of power and whether additional outages may occur as the storm continues to impact the area. Details remain unconfirmed.
