Somerset County, NJ Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Somerset 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 does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Somerset County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Somerset County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 252 significant power outages in Somerset County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–9, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 36,937 customers (21.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 19 min of power per year, close to the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 9th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Somerset County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 4,244 customers (2.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–9, 2020 | 36,937(21.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 2–14, 2018 | 28,201(16.3%) | 13 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 9, 2017 | 22,236(12.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 8–9, 2015 | 19,918(11.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 20–22, 2021 | 19,161(11.1%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
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 Somerset County?
Electric companies with service territory in Somerset 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 |
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 Somerset County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Somerset County
North Plainfield, Somerville
Nearby counties
Somerset County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Somerset County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Somerset 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 Somerset County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co provide electric service in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Somerset County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–9, 2020. It peaked at 36,937 customers without power (21.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Somerset County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 252 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Somerset County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/somerset-county