Atlantic County, NJ Power Outages
Utilities serving Atlantic County, New Jersey don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Atlantic County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Atlantic County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 205 significant power outages in Atlantic County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–8, 2020) came when flooding left 57,544 customers (34.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 45 min of power per year, less than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 19th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Atlantic County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 1,730 customers (1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–8, 2020 | 57,544(34.4%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 23–30, 2015 | 21,735(13%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 8–10, 2014 | 16,943(10.1%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 22, 2015 | 15,929(9.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 14,987(9%) | 2 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Atlantic County?
Electric companies with service territory in Atlantic County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NJ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Electric | Investor Owned | 575,422 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in New Jersey. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Atlantic County
Atlantic, Pleasantville, Hammonton
Nearby counties
Atlantic County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Atlantic County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Atlantic County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Atlantic County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Atlantic City Electric Co provide electric service in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Atlantic County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–8, 2020. It peaked at 57,544 customers without power (34.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Atlantic County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 205 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Atlantic County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/atlantic-county