Salem County, NJ Power Outages
Utilities serving Salem County, New Jersey don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Salem County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Salem County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 264 significant power outages in Salem County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21 – Jul 1, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 15,558 customers (42.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 43 min of power per year, less than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 11th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Salem County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,749 customers (4.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21 – Jul 1, 2015 | 15,558(42.5%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 21–24, 2018 | 10,232(28%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 14–15, 2017 | 9,861(27%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 4–12, 2020 | 7,897(21.6%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 5–10, 2016 | 5,296(14.5%) | 6 | 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 Salem County?
Electric companies with service territory in Salem County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NJ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSE&G | Investor Owned | 2,575,136 | Not reporting | |
| Atlantic City Electric | Investor Owned | 575,422 | 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.
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Salem County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Salem County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Salem 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 Salem County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Atlantic City Electric Co provide electric service in Salem County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Salem County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21 – Jul 1, 2015. It peaked at 15,558 customers without power (42.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Salem County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 264 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Salem County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/salem-county