Morris County, NJ Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Morris County, New Jersey share live outage data (Jersey Central Power & Lt Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Elec & Gas Co and Borough of Butler - (NJ) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Morris County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Morris County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 470 significant power outages in Morris County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 2–12, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 133,793 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 2nd of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 93 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Morris County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 42 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 2,853 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 2–12, 2020 | 133,793(100%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 2–12, 2018 | 60,709(54.1%) | 11 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 14 – Aug 2, 2016 | 49,276(43.9%) | 20 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 29–31, 2017 | 42,494(37.9%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 3–9, 2016 | 38,502(34.3%) | 7 | 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 Morris County?
Electric companies with service territory in Morris 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 | Reporting | |
| Borough of Butler - (NJ) | Municipal | 11,849 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Madison - (NJ) | Municipal | 6,894 | 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 Morris County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Morris County
Morristown, Dover, Madison, Florham Park
Nearby counties
Morris County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Morris County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Morris 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 Morris County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co, Borough of Butler - (NJ), Borough of Madison - (NJ) provide electric service in Morris County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Morris County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 2–12, 2020. It peaked at 133,793 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 Morris County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 470 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 93 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Morris County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/morris-county