New York County, NY Power Outages
Utilities serving New York County, New York don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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New York County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in New York County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 1 significant power outage in New York County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 7, 2020) left 137,473 customers (15.7% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 min of power per year, less than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 62nd of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 7, 2020 | 137,473(15.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 New York County?
Electric companies with service territory in New York County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Con Edison | Investor Owned | 3,820,017 | 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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New York County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in New York County right now?
No outages are currently reported for New York 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 New York County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc provide electric service in New York County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in New York County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 7, 2020. It peaked at 137,473 customers without power (15.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in New York County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 1 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "New York County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/new-york-county