Ocean County, NJ Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Ocean 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 | 1 |
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Ocean County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ocean County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 321 significant power outages in Ocean County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–8, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 216,332 customers (66.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 29 min of power per year, close to the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 8th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ocean County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 22,881 customers (7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–8, 2020 | 216,332(66.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 23–28, 2016 | 106,447(32.5%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 21–25, 2019 | 87,344(26.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 7–17, 2017 | 51,916(15.9%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 3–4, 2020 | 50,457(15.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Ocean County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ocean 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 | 1 out | |
| Atlantic City Electric | Investor Owned | 575,422 | Not reporting | |
| Seaside Heights Municipal Utility (NJ) | Municipal | 3,222 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Lavallette - (NJ) | Municipal | 2,563 | 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 Ocean County
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Ocean County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ocean County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Ocean County were without power according to Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.
Which electric company serves Ocean County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co, Atlantic City Electric Co, Seaside Heights Municipal Utility (NJ), Borough of Lavallette - (NJ) provide electric service in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Ocean County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–8, 2020. It peaked at 216,332 customers without power (66.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ocean County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 321 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ocean County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/ocean-county