Columbia County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 3 customers in Columbia County, New York were without power, reported by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | 3 |
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Columbia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Columbia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 343 significant power outages in Columbia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 8–12, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 20,477 customers (66.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 7th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 142 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Columbia County has held roughly steady recently: about 18 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 515 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 8–12, 2023 | 20,477(66.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 16–17, 2022 | 15,149(49.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 10–11, 2018 | 15,013(48.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 14–17, 2023 | 14,161(46%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2021 | 13,758(44.6%) | 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 Columbia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Columbia County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid (Upstate New York) | Investor Owned | 1,724,153 | 3 out | |
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric | Investor Owned | 321,233 | 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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Columbia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Columbia County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 3 customers in Columbia County were without power according to Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Columbia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp provide electric service in Columbia County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Columbia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 8–12, 2023. It peaked at 20,477 customers without power (66.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Columbia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 343 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 142 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Columbia County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/columbia-county