Cape May County, NJ Power Outages
Utilities serving Cape May 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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Cape May County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cape May County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 296 significant power outages in Cape May County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22–24, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 76,550 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 10th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cape May County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 987 customers (1.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22–24, 2015 | 76,550(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 21–23, 2016 | 37,421(66.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 4–10, 2020 | 26,404(47.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 23–25, 2016 | 24,778(44.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 7–9, 2023 | 24,403(43.5%) | 3 | 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 Cape May County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cape May 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.
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Cape May County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cape May County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cape May 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 Cape May County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Atlantic City Electric Co provide electric service in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Cape May County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22–24, 2015. It peaked at 76,550 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cape May County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 296 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cape May County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/cape-may-county