Hunterdon County, NJ Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Hunterdon County, New Jersey by Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.
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Hunterdon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hunterdon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 380 significant power outages in Hunterdon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 2–11, 2018) came when flooding left 31,409 customers (46.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 8 min of power per year, more than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 3rd of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 108 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hunterdon County has fallen recently: about 13 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,265 customers (1.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–11, 2018 | 31,409(46.9%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 4–9, 2020 | 27,819(41.5%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 11–16, 2016 | 21,048(31.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 14, 2017 | 18,782(28%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Nov 13–15, 2016 | 18,732(28%) | 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 Hunterdon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hunterdon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NJ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) | Investor Owned | 1,181,665 | 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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Hunterdon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hunterdon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hunterdon County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Hunterdon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co provide electric service in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Hunterdon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 2–11, 2018. It peaked at 31,409 customers without power (46.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Hunterdon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 380 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 108 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hunterdon County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/hunterdon-county