Delaware County, NY Power Outages
Utilities serving Delaware County, New York don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Delaware County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Delaware County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 313 significant power outages in Delaware County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 6–10, 2018) came when extreme heat left 26,651 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 48 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 9th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 84 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Delaware County has risen recently: about 20 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 1,163 customers (4.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 6–10, 2018 | 26,651(100%) | 5 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Jun 20–24, 2021 | 13,527(56.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 22–29, 2024 | 12,001(50.1%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 18–24, 2022 | 9,607(40.1%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 9–15, 2024 | 6,714(28%) | 7 | 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 Delaware County?
Electric companies with service territory in Delaware County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| Delaware County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,490 | 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.
Local outage news
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Delaware County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Delaware County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Delaware County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Delaware County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Delaware County Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Delaware County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Delaware County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 6–10, 2018. It peaked at 26,651 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Delaware County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 313 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 84 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Delaware County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/delaware-county