Schoharie County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Schoharie County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Schoharie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Schoharie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 262 significant power outages in Schoharie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 9, 2023) left 14,083 customers (97% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 20th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 103 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Schoharie County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 235 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 9, 2023 | 14,083(97%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 10, 2019 | 5,272(36.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Nov 1, 2014 | 4,958(34.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 17–18, 2016 | 4,804(33.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 16–17, 2024 | 3,593(24.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Schoharie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Schoharie 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 | |
| Village of Richmondville - (NY) | Municipal | 1,362 | 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.
Local outage news
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Schoharie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Schoharie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Schoharie County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Schoharie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Delaware County Elec Coop Inc, Village of Richmondville - (NY) provide electric service in Schoharie County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Schoharie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 9, 2023. It peaked at 14,083 customers without power (97% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Schoharie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 262 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 103 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Schoharie County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/schoharie-county