Allegany County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Allegany County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Allegany County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Allegany County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 271 significant power outages in Allegany County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 10, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 14,946 customers (54.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 28th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 55 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Allegany County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 744 customers (2.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10, 2018 | 14,946(54.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 16–17, 2016 | 10,167(37%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 9,447(34.3%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 7–8, 2020 | 9,012(32.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 30 – May 3, 2017 | 8,489(30.9%) | 4 | 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 Allegany County?
Electric companies with service territory in Allegany County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid (Upstate New York) | Investor Owned | 1,724,153 | Reporting | |
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| RG&E | Investor Owned | 394,444 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Wellsville - (NY) | Municipal | 2,594 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Angelica - (NY) | Municipal | 710 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Andover - (NY) | Municipal | 603 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in New York. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Allegany County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Allegany County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Allegany County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Allegany County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Rochester Gas & Electric Corp, Village of Wellsville - (NY) and 2 others provide electric service in Allegany County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Allegany County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 10, 2018. It peaked at 14,946 customers without power (54.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Allegany County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 271 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 55 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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