Niagara County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Niagara County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Niagara County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Niagara County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 219 significant power outages in Niagara County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 8–11, 2017) came when high winds left 28,719 customers (27% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 6 min of power per year, less than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 55th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Niagara County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 6,216 customers (5.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 8–11, 2017 | 28,719(27%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 11–13, 2021 | 24,256(22.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 10, 2018 | 19,786(18.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 2–5, 2018 | 15,958(15%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 24–25, 2019 | 15,856(14.9%) | 2 | 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 Niagara County?
Electric companies with service territory in Niagara 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 |
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
No Niagara County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Niagara County
Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, Lockport
Nearby counties
Niagara County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Niagara County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Niagara County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Niagara County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp provide electric service in Niagara County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Niagara County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 8–11, 2017. It peaked at 28,719 customers without power (27% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Niagara County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 219 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Niagara County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/niagara-county