Oneida County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Oneida County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Current outages
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Oneida County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oneida County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 252 significant power outages in Oneida County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22–25, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 37,630 customers (31.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 40th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oneida County has risen recently: about 6 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,894 customers (2.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22–25, 2025 | 37,630(31.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 16–20, 2024 | 29,232(24.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 24, 2016 | 16,760(13.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 1–4, 2018 | 15,338(12.7%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jan 11–13, 2017 | 15,307(12.7%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Oneida County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oneida 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 | |
| Village of Boonville - (NY) | Municipal | 3,545 | Not reporting | |
| Oneida-Madison Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,111 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sherrill - (NY) | Municipal | 1,934 | 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 Oneida County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Oneida County
Utica, Rome
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Oneida County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oneida County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oneida County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Oneida County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Village of Boonville - (NY), Oneida-Madison Elec Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Oneida County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Oneida County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22–25, 2025. It peaked at 37,630 customers without power (31.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Oneida County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 252 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oneida County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/oneida-county