Madison County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Madison County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Madison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Madison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 270 significant power outages in Madison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 20–24, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 13,208 customers (38.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 22 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 30th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Madison County has risen recently: about 7 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,189 customers (3.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 20–24, 2025 | 13,208(38.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 1–2, 2019 | 10,291(30.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 28, 2017 | 10,003(29.4%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Jan 31, 2023 | 9,624(28.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 13–15, 2023 | 8,897(26.2%) | 3 | 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 Madison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Madison 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 | |
| Otsego Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,014 | Not reporting | |
| Oneida-Madison Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,111 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sherrill - (NY) | Municipal | 1,934 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Hamilton - (NY) | Municipal | 1,634 | 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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Madison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Madison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Madison County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Madison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Otsego Electric Coop, Inc, Oneida-Madison Elec Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Madison County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Madison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 20–24, 2025. It peaked at 13,208 customers without power (38.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Madison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 270 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Madison County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/madison-county