Orleans County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Orleans County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Orleans County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Orleans County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 224 significant power outages in Orleans County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 8–12, 2017) came when high winds left 11,252 customers (55.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 27th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 90 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Orleans County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 3,776 customers (18.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 8–12, 2017 | 11,252(55.2%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 11–17, 2021 | 8,067(39.6%) | 7 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 6–7, 2022 | 5,266(25.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 23–26, 2022 | 5,138(25.2%) | 4 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Feb 24–26, 2019 | 4,527(22.2%) | 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 Orleans County?
Electric companies with service territory in Orleans 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 Holley - (NY) | Municipal | 1,002 | 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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Orleans County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Orleans County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Orleans County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Orleans County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Village of Holley - (NY) provide electric service in Orleans County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Orleans County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 8–12, 2017. It peaked at 11,252 customers without power (55.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Orleans County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 224 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 90 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Orleans County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/orleans-county