Monroe County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Monroe County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 134 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 10, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 284,600 customers (94.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 56th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monroe County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 11,520 customers (3.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10, 2018 | 284,600(94.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 8–14, 2017 | 102,160(33.8%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 11–14, 2021 | 36,421(12%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 30, 2018 | 33,307(11%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 28, 2015 | 31,277(10.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe 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 | |
| RG&E | Investor Owned | 394,444 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Fairport - (NY) | Municipal | 17,977 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Spencerport - (NY) | Municipal | 2,943 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Churchville - (NY) | Municipal | 1,163 | 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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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Rochester Gas & Electric Corp, Village of Fairport - (NY), Village of Spencerport - (NY) and 1 others provide electric service in Monroe County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 10, 2018. It peaked at 284,600 customers without power (94.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 134 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monroe County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/monroe-county