Sussex County, NJ Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Sussex County, New Jersey by Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.
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Sussex County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sussex County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 462 significant power outages in Sussex County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 8–13, 2022) came when extreme heat left 44,821 customers (94.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 31 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 1st of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 187 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sussex County has fallen recently: about 17 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 45 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 4,623 customers (9.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8–13, 2022 | 44,821(94.1%) | 6 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Dec 2–11, 2019 | 39,284(82.5%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 4–13, 2020 | 29,186(61.3%) | 10 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 4 | Aug 11–18, 2016 | 28,731(60.4%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 27 – Mar 10, 2018 | 26,925(56.6%) | 12 | Winter storm |
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 Sussex County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sussex 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 | Reporting | |
| Rockland Electric Co | Investor Owned | 76,407 | Not reporting | |
| Sussex Rural Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,201 | 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 Sussex County
Hopatcong
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Sussex County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sussex County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sussex County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Sussex County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co, Rockland Electric Co, Sussex Rural Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Sussex County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 8–13, 2022. It peaked at 44,821 customers without power (94.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Sussex County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 462 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 31 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 187 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sussex County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/sussex-county