Onondaga County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Onondaga County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Onondaga County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Onondaga County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 375 significant power outages in Onondaga County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 15–17, 2022) came when a winter storm left 20,532 customers (15.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, less than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 53rd of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Onondaga County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 9,216 customers (6.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 15–17, 2022 | 20,532(15.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 7–9, 2020 | 19,252(14.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 29, 2016 | 15,897(11.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 15–17, 2025 | 14,895(11.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 15–17, 2024 | 14,011(10.4%) | 3 | 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 Onondaga County?
Electric companies with service territory in Onondaga 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 Solvay - (NY) | Municipal | 5,201 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Skaneateles - (NY) | Municipal | 1,650 | 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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Onondaga County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Onondaga County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Onondaga County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Onondaga County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Village of Solvay - (NY), Village of Skaneateles - (NY) provide electric service in Onondaga County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Onondaga County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 15–17, 2022. It peaked at 20,532 customers without power (15.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Onondaga County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 375 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Onondaga County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/onondaga-county