Chautauqua County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Chautauqua County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Chautauqua County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chautauqua County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 254 significant power outages in Chautauqua County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 9–13, 2024) came when high winds left 13,217 customers (26.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 26 min of power per year, close to the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 46th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 51 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chautauqua County has risen recently: about 4 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–30, 2025) affected 4,283 customers (8.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 9–13, 2024 | 13,217(26.8%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 7–10, 2017 | 13,045(26.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 30, 2024 | 12,024(24.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 24, 2022 | 11,944(24.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 27–28, 2019 | 11,900(24.1%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Chautauqua County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chautauqua 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 | |
| Jamestown Board of Public Util | Municipal | 18,292 | Not reporting | |
| Steuben Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,488 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Westfield - (NY) | Municipal | 3,064 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Mayville - (NY) | Municipal | 1,187 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Brocton - (NY) | Municipal | 903 | 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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Chautauqua County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chautauqua County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chautauqua County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Chautauqua County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Jamestown Board of Public Util, Steuben Rural Elec Coop, Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Chautauqua County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Chautauqua County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 9–13, 2024. It peaked at 13,217 customers without power (26.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Chautauqua County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 254 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 51 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chautauqua County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/chautauqua-county