New York Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 36 New York customers (<0.001% of 8,765,535) were without power across 3 counties, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
New York outage map by county
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Live data from 3 participating utilities, covering roughly 23% of New York electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
New York counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steuben County | 18 | Avangrid | Feb 11, 6:30 PM EST |
| Chenango County | 9 | Avangrid | Mar 10, 8:30 PM EDT |
| Westchester County | 9 | Avangrid | Mar 10, 8:45 PM EDT |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest New York power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in New York since 2014 (Jul 10, 2018) left as many as 1,197,864 customers (14.35% of the state) without power at once, driven by severe thunderstorms. The next largest (Feb 2, 2025) peaked at 1,086,425 customers (No major storm reported).
By EAGLE-I's count, New York customers averaged about 4 hr 22 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2020, at 10 hr 22 min per customer.
Outages peak in August (25% of outage time). Outage time in New York has fallen recently: about 3 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10, 2018 | 1,197,864(14.35%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 2, 2025 | 1,086,425(13.02%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 4–11, 2020 | 843,857(10.11%) | 8 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 4 | Mar 2–9, 2018 | 355,862(4.26%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 1–2, 2019 | 243,741(2.92%) | 2 | High winds |
| 6 | Mar 8–12, 2017 | 240,352(2.88%) | 5 | High winds |
| 7 | Oct 7–9, 2020 | 232,055(2.78%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 8 | May 15–18, 2018 | 205,161(2.46%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
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.
New York electric utilities
Largest electric companies in New York, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Con Edison | Investor Owned | 3,820,017 | Not reporting | |
| National Grid (Upstate New York) | Investor Owned | 1,724,153 | Reporting | |
| PSEG Long Island | State | 1,166,171 | Not reporting | |
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| RG&E | Investor Owned | 394,444 | Not reporting | |
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric | Investor Owned | 321,233 | Reporting | |
| Orange & Rockland (O&R) | Investor Owned | 247,349 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 42,658 | Not reporting | |
| Jamestown Board of Public Util | Municipal | 18,292 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Fairport - (NY) | Municipal | 17,977 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 17,036 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Freeport - (NY) | Municipal | 15,796 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Rockville Centre - (NY) | Municipal | 10,782 | Not reporting | |
| City of Plattsburgh - (NY) | Municipal | 10,207 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Massena - (NY) | Municipal | 9,302 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
New York grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average New York customer went 4 hr 7 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks New York 27th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 2 hr 25 min. Customers averaged 1.41 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 56 min. Over the last five years New York averaged 4 hr 59 min of outages per customer per year (rank 26th).
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| Year | NY SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 146.4 | 209 |
| 2016 | 206.1 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 344.5 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 396.5 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 323.7 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 447.4 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 218.8 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 347.7 | 333 |
| 2023 | 204.8 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 477.3 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 246.8 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
New York power outage news
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All New York counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 62 New York counties
- Albany County
- Allegany County
- Bronx County
- Broome County
- Cattaraugus County
- Cayuga County
- Chautauqua County
- Chemung County
- Chenango County9
- Clinton County
- Columbia County
- Cortland County
- Delaware County
- Dutchess County
- Erie County
- Essex County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Genesee County
- Greene County
- Hamilton County
- Herkimer County
- Jefferson County
- Kings County
- Lewis County
- Livingston County
- Madison County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Nassau County
- New York County
- Niagara County
- Oneida County
- Onondaga County
- Ontario County
- Orange County
- Orleans County
- Oswego County
- Otsego County
- Putnam County
- Queens County
- Rensselaer County
- Richmond County
- Rockland County
- Saratoga County
- Schenectady County
- Schoharie County
- Schuyler County
- Seneca County
- St. Lawrence County
- Steuben County18
- Suffolk County
- Sullivan County
- Tioga County
- Tompkins County
- Ulster County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- Westchester County9
- Wyoming County
- Yates County
New York power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in New York right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 36 customers without power in New York, with the most in Steuben County (18). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in New York?
In 2025, the average New York electricity customer was without power for 4 hr 7 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks New York 27th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.953% of the year.
How long do power outages last in New York?
When an outage happened in 2025, New York customers waited an average of 2 hr 56 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.41 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in New York?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Long Island Power Authority and others serve the most customers in New York. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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