Montgomery County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Montgomery County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Montgomery County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Montgomery County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 230 significant power outages in Montgomery County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 16–19, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,714 customers (26.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 35th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Montgomery County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,971 customers (7.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 16–19, 2024 | 6,714(26.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 17, 2025 | 4,610(18.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 7–9, 2020 | 4,489(18%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 5, 2020 | 4,437(17.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 7–11, 2017 | 3,706(14.8%) | 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 Montgomery County?
Electric companies with service territory in Montgomery 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 |
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 Montgomery County
Amsterdam
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Montgomery County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Montgomery County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Montgomery County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Montgomery County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. provide electric service in Montgomery County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 16–19, 2024. It peaked at 6,714 customers without power (26.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 230 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Montgomery County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/montgomery-county