Bergen County, NJ Power Outages
Utilities serving Bergen 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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Bergen County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bergen County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 105 significant power outages in Bergen County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–12, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 140,979 customers (33.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 1 min of power per year, less than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 12th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 58% 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 Bergen County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 23–24, 2025) affected 7,181 customers (1.7%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–12, 2020 | 140,979(33.7%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 20, 2015 | 93,114(22.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Mar 7–11, 2018 | 45,405(10.9%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 18–20, 2020 | 36,906(8.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 25–26, 2020 | 19,790(4.7%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Bergen County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bergen County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NJ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSE&G | Investor Owned | 2,575,136 | Not reporting | |
| Rockland Electric Co | Investor Owned | 76,407 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Park Ridge - (NJ) | Municipal | 4,032 | 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 Bergen County
Hackensack, Fort Lee, Fair Lawn, Garfield, Englewood, Bergenfield, Paramus, Cliffside Park, Ridgewood, Lodi
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Bergen County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bergen County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bergen 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 Bergen County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Rockland Electric Co, Borough of Park Ridge - (NJ) provide electric service in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Bergen County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–12, 2020. It peaked at 140,979 customers without power (33.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bergen County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 105 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bergen County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/bergen-county