Union County, NJ Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Union 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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Union County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Union County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 207 significant power outages in Union County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–10, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 77,985 customers (30% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 57 min of power per year, less than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 13th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Union County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 3,564 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–10, 2020 | 77,985(30%) | 7 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Mar 7–11, 2018 | 24,477(9.4%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 10–12, 2018 | 22,493(8.7%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Apr 4–7, 2018 | 22,009(8.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2016 | 18,731(7.2%) | 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 Union County?
Electric companies with service territory in Union 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 Union County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Union County
Elizabeth, Plainfield, Linden, Westfield, Rahway, Summit, Roselle, Roselle Park, New Providence
Nearby counties
Union County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Union County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Union 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 Union County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co provide electric service in Union County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Union County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–10, 2020. It peaked at 77,985 customers without power (30% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Union County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 207 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Union County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/union-county