Otsego County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Otsego County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Otsego County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Otsego County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 275 significant power outages in Otsego County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 10, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 24,592 customers (78.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 25th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Otsego County has risen recently: about 11 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,280 customers (4.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10, 2018 | 24,592(78.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 17–23, 2022 | 14,809(47.3%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 7–8, 2020 | 7,273(23.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 2–5, 2017 | 6,470(20.7%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 24, 2015 | 5,283(16.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Otsego County?
Electric companies with service territory in Otsego 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 | |
| Delaware County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,490 | Not reporting | |
| Otsego Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,014 | 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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Otsego County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Otsego County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Otsego County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Otsego County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Delaware County Elec Coop Inc, Otsego Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Otsego County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Otsego County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 10, 2018. It peaked at 24,592 customers without power (78.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Otsego County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 275 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Otsego County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/otsego-county