Queens County, NY Power Outages
Utilities serving Queens County, New York don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Queens County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Queens County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 5 significant power outages in Queens County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–10, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 52,750 customers (6.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 18 min of power per year, less than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 59th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 3 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Queens County has fallen recently: about 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 23, 2025) affected 10,245 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–10, 2020 | 52,750(6.2%) | 7 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Feb 2, 2025 | 27,985(3.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 20–23, 2019 | 18,381(2.2%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 23, 2025 | 10,245(1.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 3, 2018 | 9,384(1.1%) | 1 | 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 Queens County?
Electric companies with service territory in Queens County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Con Edison | Investor Owned | 3,820,017 | Not reporting | |
| PSEG Long Island | State | 1,166,171 | Not reporting | |
| North Shore Towers Apts Inc | Cooperative | 1,860 | 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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Queens County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Queens County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Queens 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 Queens County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc, Long Island Power Authority, North Shore Towers Apts Inc provide electric service in Queens County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Queens County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–10, 2020. It peaked at 52,750 customers without power (6.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Queens County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 5 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 3 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. "Queens County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/queens-county