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Power Cuts in West Yorkshire Today: Live Map

Written by John RooneySolar Energy EditorUpdated 27 October 2026

There are 12 live power cuts in West Yorkshire right now, affecting at least 761 customers. The map and list below show every fault and planned power cut the network operators are publishing for West Yorkshire, with the time they expect the power back. To report a power cut or a fallen line, ring 105.

Over the last 90 days we logged 162 power cuts in West Yorkshire. The places hit most often were around Huddersfield, Bradford, Holmfirth.

Live power cut map for West Yorkshire

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Areas of West Yorkshire with a power cut right now

The network operators are reporting 12 live power cuts in West Yorkshire as of Fri 17:54, affecting at least 761 customers. That is 4 unplanned faults and 8 planned power cuts. The largest are near Sowerby Bridge, Huddersfield, Leeds, Todmorden and Yeadon.

Live power cuts in West Yorkshire, largest first
AreaNetworkTypeCustomersStartedEstimated restore
Sowerby Bridge (HX2)Northern PowergridFault259Fri 16:03Fri 17:34
Huddersfield (HD4)Northern PowergridFault158Fri 10:31Fri 17:15
Leeds (LS12)Northern PowergridPlanned125Fri 11:00Fri 15:00
Todmorden (OL14)Northern PowergridPlanned93Fri 09:00Fri 16:00
Yeadon (LS19)Northern PowergridPlanned51Fri 09:00Fri 14:00
Ossett (WF5)Northern PowergridFault39Fri 16:43Fri 19:51
Huddersfield (HD3)Northern PowergridPlanned19Fri 10:00Fri 14:00
Bingley (BD16)Northern PowergridPlanned8Fri 09:30Fri 15:30
Garforth (LS25)Northern PowergridPlanned3Fri 09:30Fri 11:30
Halifax (HX2)Northern PowergridPlanned3Fri 09:30Fri 16:00
Pudsey (LS13, LS28)Northern PowergridFault2Fri 14:38Fri 22:00
Garforth (LS25)Northern PowergridPlanned1Fri 12:00Fri 15:00

If your power is out and nothing shows near you, check your fuseboard for a tripped switch first, then ring 105. For the rest of the country, see the UK power cut map.

Recent power cuts in West Yorkshire

Network operators take a power cut off their maps soon after the power is back. These are the latest we logged in West Yorkshire, including ones that have already cleared.

AreaTypeCustomersStartedPower back
Ossett (WF5)Fault396 Nov, 16:43Ongoing
Sowerby Bridge (HX2)Fault2596 Nov, 16:03Ongoing
Pudsey (LS13, LS28)Fault1066 Nov, 14:38Ongoing
Garforth (LS25)Planned16 Nov, 12:00Ongoing
Holmfirth (HD9)Fault26 Nov, 11:54Ongoing
Castleford (WF10)Fault416 Nov, 11:37Ongoing
Morley (LS10)Fault1996 Nov, 11:11Ongoing
Leeds (LS12)Planned1256 Nov, 11:00Ongoing
Huddersfield (HD4)Fault1836 Nov, 10:31Ongoing
Huddersfield (HD3)Planned196 Nov, 10:00Ongoing
Bingley (BD16)Planned86 Nov, 09:30Ongoing
Garforth (LS25)Planned36 Nov, 09:30Ongoing
Halifax (HX2)Planned36 Nov, 09:30Ongoing
Todmorden (OL14)Planned936 Nov, 09:00Ongoing
Yeadon (LS19)Planned516 Nov, 09:00Ongoing

Power cut record for West Yorkshire

Network operators take a power cut off their live maps once the power is back, so there is no public record of how often an area loses power. We log the feeds every few minutes. Since 27 October 2026, West Yorkshire has had 162 logged power cuts affecting at least 14,294 customers.

Power cuts logged
162
121 faults, 41 planned
Customers affected
14,294
where the network gives a figure
Median fault duration
n/a
not enough data yet
Places in West Yorkshire with the most logged power cuts
Nearest townPower cutsCustomers affected
Huddersfield16783
Bradford12906
Holmfirth101,046
Leeds9545
Keighley81,473
Bingley7282
Elland72,921
Horsforth7446
Pudsey6317
Wetherby62,716
Sowerby Bridge6367
Garforth6200

Each power cut is counted against the nearest town to where the network places it. See the live UK power cut map, or read about battery storage with power cut backup.

How to report a power cut in West Yorkshire

  1. Check your fuseboard. If neighbours still have power, a tripped switch in your own home is the most likely cause.
  2. Check the map above. If your area is listed, the network operator already knows and the estimated restore time is shown.
  3. Ring 105 if nothing is listed. It is free, open 24/7, and puts you through to the network operator for your postcode. Your energy supplier cannot fix power cuts.
  4. Fallen line? Keep well away, ring 105 straight away, and ring 999 if anyone is in danger.

Power cuts in West Yorkshire on our map come from Northern Powergrid.

Compensation, the Priority Services Register and what to do while you wait are covered in our UK power cut guide.

Keeping the power on in West Yorkshire during a power cut

Standard solar panels switch off when the grid goes down. A battery with a backup (EPS) function keeps lights, the fridge, Wi-Fi and heating controls running through a power cut, then tops itself up from the panels. See how it works in our battery storage guide, or compare solar panel installers in West Yorkshire.

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Power cuts in West Yorkshire: FAQ

Is there a power cut in West Yorkshire today?

The live map on this page shows every power cut the network operators are currently reporting in West Yorkshire, refreshed every two minutes. If nothing is listed but your power is out, check your fuseboard, then ring 105.

Who do I call about a power cut in West Yorkshire?

Ring 105, free and open 24 hours a day. It puts you through to the network operator that runs the cables at your postcode (in West Yorkshire that includes Northern Powergrid), whichever supplier you pay. Your supplier handles bills, not power cuts.

How long do power cuts last in West Yorkshire?

Most unplanned faults are fixed within a few hours. Planned work runs to a timetable sent in advance, and storm damage can take a day or more.

Which parts of West Yorkshire have the most power cuts?

In the last 90 days, the places in West Yorkshire with the most logged power cuts were around Huddersfield, Bradford, Holmfirth. Each power cut is counted against the nearest town to where the network operator places it.

Can I get compensation for a power cut in West Yorkshire?

Often, yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards, homes can claim £100 if an unplanned power cut lasts more than 12 hours, plus £45 for each further 12 hours, up to a cap. Longer thresholds apply in severe weather and when more than 5,000 properties are affected. Claim from your network operator.

Do solar panels work during a power cut in West Yorkshire?

Not on their own. Grid-tied solar panels shut off automatically when the grid fails, to protect engineers working on the lines. To keep power during a cut you need a battery with a backup (EPS) function and an inverter that can isolate your home from the grid.

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JR
John Rooney• Solar Energy Editor

John Rooney is the founder of Solar Info and has been covering the UK solar energy market since 2023. He researches every battery and inverter brand against manufacturer datasheets, MCS and Ofgem data, and feedback from the MCS-certified installers in our directory before publishing.

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