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Restored Ref: UF9387

Power cut affecting Southampton and nearby areas

SO18 3BW, SO18 3BY, SO18 3DB, SO18 3PS, SO18 3PW and 95 more postcodes

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

Started

27 Oct, 21:45

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 28 Oct, 02:57

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 172 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 21:55 27/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 04:00 28/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UF9387'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

SO18 3BW, SO18 3BY, SO18 3DB, SO18 3PS, SO18 3PW, SO18 5BT, SO18 5BU, SO18 5BX, SO18 5BY, SO18 5EG, SO18 5EQ, SO18 5FW, SO18 5GE, SO18 5GF, SO18 5GG, SO18 5GJ, SO18 5LZ, SO18 5NA, SO18 5NE, SO18 5NH, SO18 5NP, SO18 5NZ, SO18 5PA, SO18 5SA, SO18 5SU, SO18 5SW, SO18 6AA, SO18 6AB, SO18 6AD, SO18 6AE, SO18 6AF, SO18 6AG, SO18 6AH, SO18 6AJ, SO18 6AL, SO18 6AP, SO18 6AR, SO18 6AS, SO18 6AT, SO18 6AU, SO18 6AW, SO18 6AX, SO18 6AZ, SO18 6BH, SO18 6BT, SO18 6LW, SO18 6LX, SO18 6LY, SO18 6NJ, SO18 6NL, SO18 6NN, SO18 6NQ, SO18 6NR, SO18 6NS, SO18 6NT, SO18 6NU, SO18 6NW, SO18 6NX, SO18 6NY, SO18 6RX, SO18 6SG, SO18 6SN, SO18 6TA, SO30 3AT, SO30 3AU, SO30 3AW, SO30 3AZ, SO30 3BE, SO30 3BG, SO30 3BH, SO30 3BJ, SO30 3BL, SO30 3BN, SO30 3BP, SO30 3BQ, SO30 3BS, SO30 3DF, SO30 3DG, SO30 3DJ, SO30 3DP, SO30 3DR, SO30 3EL, SO30 3EN, SO30 3EP, SO30 3EQ, SO30 3ET, SO30 3EU, SO30 3EW, SO30 3EZ, SO30 3FB, SO30 3FD, SO30 3GU, SO30 3JT, SO30 3LA, SO30 3LT, SO30 3PJ, SO18 3, SO18 5, SO18 6, SO30 3

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Latest updates

  • 27 Oct, 21:47

    Power cut reported

  • 27 Oct, 21:50

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 614 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>We'll be sending our engineers to the area as soon as possible. When they're on their way, we'll let you know what time they'll be arriving. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UF9387'

  • 27 Oct, 21:57

    Power cut reported

  • 27 Oct, 22:00

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 614 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 21:55 27/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 04:00 28/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UF9387'

  • 27 Oct, 22:07

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 01:15

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 172 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 21:55 27/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 04:00 28/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UF9387'

  • 28 Oct, 01:17

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 02:57

    Power restored

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