Dutchess County, NY Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Dutchess County, New York share live outage data (Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. New York State Elec & Gas Corp does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Dutchess County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dutchess County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 288 significant power outages in Dutchess County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–9, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 67,413 customers (44.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 57 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 13th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 40 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dutchess County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 1,612 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–9, 2020 | 67,413(44.9%) | 6 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Mar 2–9, 2018 | 34,503(23%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 15–19, 2018 | 23,998(16%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 6–8, 2021 | 22,231(14.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 27 – Jul 1, 2024 | 22,089(14.7%) | 5 | 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 Dutchess County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dutchess County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie, Beacon
Nearby counties
Dutchess County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dutchess County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dutchess 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 Dutchess County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp provide electric service in Dutchess County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Dutchess County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–9, 2020. It peaked at 67,413 customers without power (44.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Dutchess County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 288 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 40 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. "Dutchess County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/dutchess-county