Power cuts in the East Midlands today
Every power cut National Grid Electricity Distribution lists in the East Midlands right now, read every five minutes from its open data: the postcodes affected, how many customers are off, when it started and when National Grid expects power back.
Power cut? Call 105
105 is free. You can also call National Grid on 0800 096 3080 or use its power cut map. If a fallen power line or damaged substation puts anyone in danger, call 999 as well.
Is there a power cut in the East Midlands right now?
Yes. As of 19 Oct 2026, 21:32 BST (20:32 UTC), National Grid Electricity Distribution lists 9 power cuts in the East Midlands, with 198 customers off (110 confirmed, 88 predicted).
Power cuts listed now
| Postcodes | Type and status | Customers off | Started (UK time) | Estimated restoration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DE1 2 8 postcodesDE1 2ND, DE1 2NE, DE1 2QN, DE1 2QQ, DE1 2QR, DE1 2QS, DE1 2RE, DE1 2RJRef. INCD-141082-h
|
Unplanned In Progress · LV generic |
31
10 confirmed, 21 predicted
|
21:09 Mon 19 Oct 25 min ago |
not given NGED updated 21:28 Mon 19 Oct |
LE67 4 3 postcodesLE67 4RQ, LE67 4RT, LE67 4RZRef. INCD-141079-h
|
Unplanned Awaiting · LV generic |
50
0 confirmed, 50 predicted
|
20:37 Mon 19 Oct 57 min ago |
not given |
PE9 2, PE9 4 8 postcodesPE9 2RE, PE9 4AA, PE9 4AP, PE9 4AR, PE9 4AU, PE9 4DP, PE9 4FD, PE9 4JYRef. INCD-141057-h
|
Unplanned In Progress · LV damage |
50
50 confirmed, 0 predicted
|
16:38 Mon 19 Oct 4 h 56 min ago |
23:00 Mon 19 Oct NGED updated 21:19 Mon 19 Oct |
CV35 7 2 postcodesCV35 7HX, CV35 7HZRef. INCD-141050-h
|
Unplanned In Progress · LV damage |
17
17 confirmed, 0 predicted
|
16:08 Mon 19 Oct 5 h 26 min ago |
not given NGED updated 21:30 Mon 19 Oct |
NN1 1 1 postcodeNN1 1NSRef. INCD-141051-h
|
Unplanned In Progress · LV underground |
7
1 confirmed, 6 predicted
|
16:00 Mon 19 Oct 5 h 34 min ago |
not given NGED updated 21:25 Mon 19 Oct |
PE6 8 1 postcodePE6 8LHRef. INCD-141007-h
|
Unplanned In Progress · LV underground |
15
4 confirmed, 11 predicted
|
12:06 Mon 19 Oct 9 h 28 min ago |
not given NGED updated 20:06 Mon 19 Oct |
CV10 0 7 postcodesCV10 0NY, CV10 0PA, CV10 0PB, CV10 0PD, CV10 0PH, CV10 0QH, CV10 0UYRef. INCD-140985-h
|
Unplanned In Progress · LV underground |
25
25 confirmed, 0 predicted, 35 restored
|
11:05 Mon 19 Oct 10 h 29 min ago |
not given NGED updated 21:16 Mon 19 Oct |
CV9 2 1 postcodeCV9 2BZRef. INCD-13898-n
|
Unplanned In Progress · LV underground |
2
2 confirmed, 0 predicted
|
05:36 Mon 19 Oct 15 h 58 min ago |
not given NGED updated 19:48 Mon 19 Oct |
DE65 6 1 postcodeDE65 6GDRef. INCD-140462-h
|
Unplanned Awaiting · LV underground |
1
1 confirmed, 0 predicted
|
10:42 Wed 14 Oct 5 days 10 h ago |
not given NGED updated 14:25 Fri 16 Oct |
Planned work
| Postcodes | Type and status | Customers off | Started (UK time) | Estimated restoration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LN8 5 1 postcodeLN8 5QERef. INCD-20692-t
|
Planned work In Progress · HV planned |
1
1 confirmed, 0 predicted
|
08:30 Mon 21 Sep 28 days 13 h ago |
Planned to end 15:30 Fri 23 Oct NGED updated 14:46 Mon 5 Oct |
LV: low-voltage network. HV: high-voltage network. "Customers off" is National Grid's confirmed count plus its predicted count. The estimated restoration time is National Grid's and can change.
Weather in the East Midlands
The Met Office lists power cuts among the likely impacts of an amber weather warning. See weather warnings for East Midlands.
Other areas
- Power cuts in the West Midlands (3 listed now)
- Power cuts in South West England (3 listed now)
- Power cuts in South Wales (2 listed now)
- Anywhere else in the UK: every network operator's power cut page
Questions
Is there a power cut in the East Midlands right now?
Yes. As of 19 Oct 2026, 21:32 BST (20:32 UTC), National Grid Electricity Distribution lists 9 power cuts in the East Midlands, with 198 customers off (110 confirmed, 88 predicted). This page reads National Grid Electricity Distribution's live list every five minutes.
Who supplies the power network in the East Midlands?
National Grid Electricity Distribution (formerly Western Power Distribution) runs the local network in the East Midlands, whichever company you pay for electricity. Its power cut line is 0800 096 3080, or call 105, which is free.
When will my power come back on?
Each power cut listed here shows National Grid's estimated time of restoration (ETR) where it has given one. It is an estimate and can change. For the latest on your street, use National Grid's power cut map or call 105.
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