Herkimer County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 37 customers in Herkimer County, New York were without power, reported by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST.
Herkimer County on the New York outage map
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | 37 |
Weather alerts
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Herkimer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Herkimer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 300 significant power outages in Herkimer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 19–21, 2022) came when a winter storm left 15,496 customers (55.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 14th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 119 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Herkimer County has risen recently: about 13 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 2,337 customers (8.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 19–21, 2022 | 15,496(55.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 10–17, 2016 | 7,716(27.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 12–13, 2021 | 5,907(21.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Oct 7–8, 2020 | 5,637(20.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 20–21, 2021 | 5,445(19.5%) | 2 | 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 Herkimer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Herkimer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid (Upstate New York) | Investor Owned | 1,724,153 | 37 out | |
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| Otsego Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,014 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Ilion - (NY) | Municipal | 4,085 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Frankfort - (NY) | Municipal | 1,826 | Not reporting | |
| Mohawk Municipal Comm | Municipal | 1,318 | 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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Herkimer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Herkimer County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 37 customers in Herkimer County were without power according to Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Herkimer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Otsego Electric Coop, Inc, Village of Ilion - (NY) and 2 others provide electric service in Herkimer County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Herkimer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 19–21, 2022. It peaked at 15,496 customers without power (55.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Herkimer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 300 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 119 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Herkimer County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/herkimer-county