105
Free national fault line
Free, 24/7
Northern Powergrid
Your DNO
serves North Yorkshire
19+
towns covered
incl. York, Harrogate, Scarborough
up to £150+
Ofgem compensation
for cuts over 24h
Live outage map for North Yorkshire
The map shows incidents reported by users in real time, centred on North Yorkshire. Zoom in on your street to check whether a cut is your home only or a wider network fault — when neighbours are also dark, it is a Northern Powergrid job.
Yorkshire Dales limestone country in the west, North York Moors heather in the east, and the broad Vale of York in the middle. Snow on the Pennines and the Moors causes the most cuts; coastal storms hit Whitby and Scarborough; freezing fog in the Vale of York ices up overhead networks.
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Power cuts by town in North Yorkshire
Pick your town for local outage reports, the live map and your network operator's fault line.
Why the power goes out in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is England's largest county by area and sits inside Northern Powergrid's Yorkshire licence, spanning the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the Vale of York. Yorkshire Dales limestone country in the west, North York Moors heather in the east, and the broad Vale of York in the middle.
Weather and terrain. Snow on the Pennines and the Moors causes the most cuts; coastal storms hit Whitby and Scarborough; freezing fog in the Vale of York ices up overhead networks.
How the network is run. NPG depots at York, Harrogate and Scarborough dispatch engineers. Many Dales villages (Hawes, Reeth, Muker) sit on long single-feeder spurs.
A local quirk worth knowing. Drax power station near Selby is the largest single generator on the UK grid — any fault on its outgoing transmission lines triggers National Grid balancing actions visible across the country.
What to do when the power goes out at home in North Yorkshire
Check whether neighbours are affected
Look at the street lights and the houses opposite. If they're on, your fault is inside your home — check the consumer unit. If they're out too, it is a Northern Powergrid network fault: call 105.
Dial 105 or 0800 668 877
Have your full postcode ready. Ask the operator for an estimated time of restoration (ETR) and a fault reference number — both make any later compensation claim faster.
Unplug sensitive electronics
Unplug TVs, routers, computers and consoles to protect them from a surge when supply returns. Leave one light switched on so you'll know visually when the power is back.
Log start and end times
A cut over 24 hours in normal weather entitles you to £75 from Northern Powergrid under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards. Severe weather has higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Keep a written log with photos — most payments arrive automatically within 10 working days.
The Selectra expert answers your questions on power cuts in North Yorkshire
Always to your Distribution Network Operator, not your supplier. In North Yorkshire that is Northern Powergrid. Dial 105 (Free national fault line) — free, 24/7 — or call Northern Powergrid directly on 0800 668 877.
Snow on the Pennines and the Moors causes the most cuts; coastal storms hit Whitby and Scarborough; freezing fog in the Vale of York ices up overhead networks. NPG depots at York, Harrogate and Scarborough dispatch engineers. Many Dales villages (Hawes, Reeth, Muker) sit on long single-feeder spurs.
Yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards of Performance, domestic customers in North Yorkshire receive £75 after 24 hours off in normal weather, plus £40 every additional 12 hours up to £300. Severe-weather events have higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Payment is normally automatic from Northern Powergrid within 10 working days — claim within 30 days if it doesn't arrive.
Northern Powergrid announces planned cuts by letter (and increasingly text or email) 2 to 8 days in advance. Most run 8am to 6pm and last 2 to 8 hours. Planned cuts do not qualify for Ofgem compensation unless your DNO failed to give adequate notice (a £40 payment applies then).
Power cuts in nearby areas
Other counties close to North Yorkshire — useful if your storm or fault crosses council boundaries.
West Yorkshire
Northern Powergrid
South Yorkshire
Northern Powergrid
County Durham
Northern Powergrid
Tyne and Wear
Northern Powergrid
Greater Manchester
Electricity North West
Derbyshire
National Grid Electricity Distribution
East Riding of Yorkshire
Northern Powergrid
Nottinghamshire
National Grid Electricity Distribution
Other counties served by Northern Powergrid
Same operator, same emergency number, similar restoration patterns and compensation framework.