Oswego County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Oswego County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Oswego County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oswego County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 310 significant power outages in Oswego County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 15–18, 2018) came when an ice storm left 14,521 customers (25.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 36th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oswego County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30–31, 2025) affected 2,600 customers (4.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 15–18, 2018 | 14,521(25.1%) | 4 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Oct 15–16, 2017 | 12,299(21.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 30, 2021 | 11,773(20.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 6, 2017 | 11,694(20.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Nov 16–20, 2022 | 10,870(18.8%) | 5 | Winter storm |
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 Oswego County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oswego 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 |
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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Oswego County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oswego County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oswego County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Oswego County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. provide electric service in Oswego County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Oswego County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 15–18, 2018. It peaked at 14,521 customers without power (25.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Oswego County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 310 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oswego County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/oswego-county