Restored Ref: UE8381

Power cut affecting Thatcham and nearby areas

Name: Power cut affecting Thatcham and nearby areas
Start: 2026-10-23T15:19:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-24T15:28:19.073Z
Location: Thatcham

RG19 4AS, RG19 4NG, RG19 4NU, RG19 4NX, RG19 4NY and 107 more postcodes

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

23 Oct, 16:19

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 24 Oct, 16:28

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

RG19 4AS, RG19 4NG, RG19 4NU, RG19 4NX, RG19 4NY, RG19 4NZ, RG19 4PA, RG19 4PP, RG19 4PQ, RG19 6HN, RG19 6HU, RG19 8AN, RG19 8AR, RG19 8AS, RG19 8AT, RG19 8AU, RG19 8AX, RG19 8AY, RG19 8AZ, RG19 8BA, RG19 8BB, RG19 8BD, RG19 8BE, RG19 8BG, RG19 8BH, RG19 8BJ, RG19 8BL, RG19 8BN, RG19 8BP, RG19 8BQ, RG19 8BR, RG19 8BS, RG19 8BU, RG19 8BW, RG19 8BZ, RG19 8DB, RG19 8DD, RG19 8DE, RG19 8DG, RG19 8DH, RG19 8DQ, RG19 8EA, RG19 8EB, RG19 8ED, RG19 8EE, RG19 8EF, RG19 8EG, RG19 8EH, RG19 8EJ, RG19 8EL, RG19 8EQ, RG19 8EW, RG19 8FG, RG19 8FN, RG19 8FP, RG19 8FQ, RG19 8HR, RG19 8HW, RG19 8LN, RG19 8LP, RG19 8LU, RG19 8LW, RG19 8QN, RG19 8SP, RG20 4AB, RG20 4AD, RG20 4AE, RG20 4AF, RG20 4AG, RG20 4AH, RG20 4AJ, RG20 4HP, RG20 4HR, RG20 4HS, RG20 4HT, RG20 4HU, RG20 4HY, RG20 4HZ, RG20 4JA, RG20 4JD, RG20 4JN, RG20 4JP, RG20 4UJ, RG20 4UL, RG20 4UP, RG20 4UW, RG20 9AF, RG20 9JJ, RG20 9JQ, RG25 3EJ, RG26 4AY, RG26 5JN, RG26 5JW, RG26 5RY, RG26 5RZ, RG26 5SA, RG26 5SD, RG26 5WR, RG7 4PT, RG7 4RN, RG7 4RT, RG7 4RU, RG7 4RX, RG19 4, RG19 6, RG19 8, RG20 4, RG20 9, RG25 3, RG26 4, RG26 5, RG7 4

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Latest updates

23 Oct, 16:21

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 16:24

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 16:31

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 16:34

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 16:41

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 16:59

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 17:01

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 17:04

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 17:11

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 18:24

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 18:31

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 18:39

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 18:41

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 19:02

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 19:04

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 19:37

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 19:44

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 19:52

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 19:54

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 21:52

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 21:54

Power cut reported
24 Oct, 08:23

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is affecting power supplies in your area. If your postcode is listed as part of this fault, we know your power is off and our teams are working to get it back on as safely and quickly as possible. Severe weather may make it difficult for our teams to reach or repair damaged equipment safely. This means your estimated restoration time may change or take longer than expected. We'll update Power Track as soon as we know more. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Stay well away from fallen or damaged power lines and assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don't approach damaged electrical equipment, trees or debris touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it's unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra support during the power cut, please get in touch.</li></ol> You can register for live updates below and we'll text you when anything changes. Thank you for your patience while we work to restore your power.
24 Oct, 08:36

Power cut reported
24 Oct, 09:53

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.
24 Oct, 09:56

Power cut reported
24 Oct, 10:58

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.
24 Oct, 11:06

Power cut reported
24 Oct, 11:58

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.
24 Oct, 12:06

Power cut reported
24 Oct, 15:45

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.
24 Oct, 15:48

Power cut reported
24 Oct, 15:50

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware and our teams are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs. Severe weather may make it difficult to access some areas safely, so estimated restoration times may change or repairs may take longer than expected. Please stay safe and keep well away from fallen or damaged power lines and electrical equipment, and don’t try to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines. If it’s unsafe outside, stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services. If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you. We’ll keep Power Track updated as our teams make progress, and you can register for live updates below to receive a text if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get your power back on.
24 Oct, 16:08

Power cut reported
24 Oct, 16:28

Power restored

This power cut may be eligible for compensation. It ran 12 hours or more with 38 customers still affected at that point, under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards scheme. See how to make a compensation claim.

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