Putnam County, NY Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Putnam County, New York share live outage data (Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. New York State Elec & Gas Corp does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Putnam County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Putnam County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 391 significant power outages in Putnam County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 27–28, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 37,978 customers (80% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 3rd of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 105 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Putnam County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 43 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 813 customers (1.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 27–28, 2016 | 37,978(80%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 4–11, 2020 | 37,964(79.9%) | 8 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 3 | Jul 10–17, 2018 | 35,668(75.1%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 15–21, 2018 | 33,341(70.2%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 2–10, 2018 | 26,599(56%) | 9 | 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 Putnam County?
Electric companies with service territory in Putnam County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric | Investor Owned | 321,233 | 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
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Putnam County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Putnam County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Putnam County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Putnam County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp provide electric service in Putnam County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Putnam County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 27–28, 2016. It peaked at 37,978 customers without power (80% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Putnam County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 391 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 105 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Putnam County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/putnam-county