Cattaraugus County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Cattaraugus County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Cattaraugus County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cattaraugus County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 280 significant power outages in Cattaraugus County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 2–7, 2018) came when a winter storm left 14,233 customers (57% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 18th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 89 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cattaraugus County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–30, 2025) affected 2,226 customers (8.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 14,233(57%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jan 9–14, 2024 | 9,181(36.8%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 8–10, 2017 | 8,689(34.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 7–8, 2020 | 7,303(29.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 1–4, 2023 | 6,916(27.7%) | 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 Cattaraugus County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cattaraugus 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 | |
| Steuben Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,488 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Arcade - (NY) | Municipal | 4,347 | Not reporting | |
| City of Salamanca - (NY) | Municipal | 3,724 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Little Valley - (NY) | Municipal | 1,433 | 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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Cattaraugus County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cattaraugus County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cattaraugus County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cattaraugus County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Steuben Rural Elec Coop, Inc, Village of Arcade - (NY) and 2 others provide electric service in Cattaraugus County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Cattaraugus County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 2–7, 2018. It peaked at 14,233 customers without power (57% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Cattaraugus County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 280 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 89 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cattaraugus County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/cattaraugus-county