Clinton County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Clinton County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Clinton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clinton 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 Clinton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 4–8, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 17,251 customers (38.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 25 min of power per year, close to the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 47th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clinton County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,486 customers (3.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4–8, 2018 | 17,251(38.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 10–12, 2018 | 16,644(37%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 4, 2019 | 14,036(31.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 11, 2022 | 10,957(24.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 12–13, 2021 | 7,492(16.7%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Clinton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clinton 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 | |
| City of Plattsburgh - (NY) | Municipal | 10,207 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Rouses Point - (NY) | Municipal | 1,345 | 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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Clinton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clinton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clinton County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Clinton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, City of Plattsburgh - (NY), Village of Rouses Point - (NY) provide electric service in Clinton County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 4–8, 2018. It peaked at 17,251 customers without power (38.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Clinton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 254 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clinton County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/clinton-county