Passaic County, NJ Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Passaic 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 Rockland Electric Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Passaic County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Passaic County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 464 significant power outages in Passaic County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 16–20, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 69,938 customers (58.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 6th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 41 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Passaic County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 3,921 customers (3.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 16–20, 2020 | 69,938(58.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 4–13, 2020 | 53,688(44.8%) | 10 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 3 | Jul 2–3, 2020 | 40,567(33.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 2–12, 2018 | 17,286(14.4%) | 11 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 15–17, 2018 | 14,075(11.8%) | 3 | 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 Passaic County?
Electric companies with service territory in Passaic 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 | |
| Rockland Electric Co | Investor Owned | 76,407 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Butler - (NJ) | Municipal | 11,849 | 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 Passaic County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Passaic County
Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Hawthorne
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Passaic County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Passaic County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Passaic 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 Passaic County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co, Rockland Electric Co, Borough of Butler - (NJ) provide electric service in Passaic County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Passaic County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 16–20, 2020. It peaked at 69,938 customers without power (58.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Passaic County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 464 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 41 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Passaic County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/passaic-county