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LIVE COMMUNITY GRID
Live power outages, mapped by the community.
Community reports reveal where power is changing across the United States, Canada and Australia.
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THE COMMUNITY PULSE
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Live power outage tracker
Track power outages as they happen.
PowerStatus is a live power outage tracker built around local community reports. It helps people see where electricity problems are being reported, whether outage activity is increasing and when power appears to be returning.
Reports can include complete power outages, flickering lights, partial outages and restored service. These signals are grouped by location to provide a current view of outage activity across supported cities and regions.
Use the live outage map to explore reports near you, search by location or ZIP code, and check recent activity before submitting your own report. Community reports are not a replacement for official information from your electricity provider or emergency services, but they can provide an early indication of what people nearby are experiencing.
Explore the live outage map →HOWITWORKS
How the live power outage map works
Three simple steps turn local signals into a clearer view of changing grid conditions.
Report a power problem
Tell others when your power is out, flickering, partially unavailable or restored.
Follow local activity
Community signals help show where reports are increasing or power is returning.
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What can you report?
Choose the signal that best describes what is happening. Every report helps make local conditions easier to understand.
Power outage
Your home or area appears to have lost electricity completely.
Lights flickering
Repeated interruptions or voltage-related symptoms are being noticed.
Partial outage
Some circuits, buildings or nearby properties still have power while others do not.
Power restored
Electricity has returned after an outage.
Explore by location
Power outage reports, from country to city.
Browse current community activity across supported countries, regions and cities. Location pages bring nearby reports and recent status changes together in one place.
Explore the live map →About the data
Community signals, clearly explained.
PowerStatus turns recent local reports into a live view of outage activity. The platform is designed to show what nearby people are experiencing—without presenting community signals as official utility confirmation.
- ✓ Reports come from people in the affected area.
- ✓ Time and location help group related signals.
- ✓ Multiple nearby reports can indicate rising activity.
- ✓ Official updates still come from your electricity provider.
Frequently asked questions
Power outage questions, answered.
Quick answers about live reports, local status and how PowerStatus uses community signals.
What is a power outage?+
A power outage is a complete or partial loss of electricity in a home, building or wider area. It may be caused by severe weather, damaged equipment, grid faults, planned maintenance or other local incidents.
How can I check for a power outage near me?+
Open the live PowerStatus map and search by city, ZIP or postal code. You can review recent community reports, activity levels and signs that electricity may be returning nearby.
How does PowerStatus detect power outages?+
PowerStatus groups time-stamped community reports by location. Changes in report volume, geographic concentration and restoration signals help describe current local activity.
Are PowerStatus outage reports official?+
No. PowerStatus reports are community signals and may differ from information published by an electricity provider. Always use your provider or local authorities for official updates and emergency guidance.
Can I report a power outage without an account?+
Yes. You can send a quick outage report without creating an account. A location and the type of power problem are enough to help people nearby understand changing conditions.
Can I report flickering lights or a partial outage?+
Yes. Reports can describe a complete outage, flickering lights, a partial outage or restored power. Choosing the closest match makes the local signal more useful.
How do I know when power has been restored?+
Restoration reports from nearby users can indicate that electricity is returning. For confirmed restoration times and repair estimates, check the official information from your utility provider.
Does PowerStatus use my exact location?+
Your browser location is requested only when you choose to add it. You can use a ZIP or postal code instead. Location data is used to associate your report with the relevant local area.
Which countries does PowerStatus cover?+
PowerStatus currently organizes community outage activity across the United States, Canada and Australia, with country, regional and city views available as coverage expands.
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