Middlesex County, NJ Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 13 customers in Middlesex County, New Jersey were without power, reported by Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co | 13 |
Weather alerts
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Middlesex County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Middlesex County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 164 significant power outages in Middlesex County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–12, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 100,804 customers (24.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 17th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Middlesex County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 10,032 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–12, 2020 | 100,804(24.8%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 25–26, 2016 | 50,123(12.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 7–10, 2018 | 26,861(6.6%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 22–23, 2019 | 23,376(5.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 13–14, 2016 | 22,450(5.5%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
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 Middlesex County?
Electric companies with service territory in Middlesex County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NJ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSE&G | Investor Owned | 2,575,136 | Not reporting | |
| JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) | Investor Owned | 1,181,665 | 13 out | |
| Borough of South River - (NJ) | Municipal | 6,547 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Milltown - (NJ) | Municipal | 3,181 | 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
No Middlesex County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Middlesex County
New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, Carteret, South Plainfield, South River, Metuchen, Highland Park, Middlesex
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Middlesex County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Middlesex County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 13 customers in Middlesex County were without power according to Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.
Which electric company serves Middlesex County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co, Borough of South River - (NJ), Borough of Milltown - (NJ) provide electric service in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Middlesex County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–12, 2020. It peaked at 100,804 customers without power (24.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Middlesex County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 164 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Middlesex County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/middlesex-county