Saratoga County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Saratoga County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Saratoga County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Saratoga County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 362 significant power outages in Saratoga County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 7–11, 2020) came when a winter storm left 48,632 customers (41.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 23rd of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 63 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Saratoga County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 5,511 customers (4.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 7–11, 2020 | 48,632(41.3%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 15–17, 2020 | 32,746(27.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 30 – Nov 7, 2019 | 31,994(27.2%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 24, 2015 | 30,056(25.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 1–4, 2017 | 25,001(21.2%) | 4 | 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 Saratoga County?
Electric companies with service territory in Saratoga 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 |
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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Saratoga County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Saratoga County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Saratoga County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Saratoga County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp provide electric service in Saratoga County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Saratoga County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 7–11, 2020. It peaked at 48,632 customers without power (41.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Saratoga County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 362 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 63 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Saratoga County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/saratoga-county