Schuyler County, NY Power Outages
Utilities serving Schuyler 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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Schuyler County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Schuyler County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 394 significant power outages in Schuyler County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 9–10, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,595 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 2nd of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 252 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Schuyler County has held roughly steady recently: about 24 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–30, 2025) affected 931 customers (19.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 9–10, 2018 | 9,595(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 23–25, 2019 | 5,801(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2015 | 5,662(100%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 15–18, 2024 | 5,189(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 2–4, 2019 | 4,175(86%) | 3 | 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 Schuyler County?
Electric companies with service territory in Schuyler County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| Steuben Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,488 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Watkins Glen - (NY) | Municipal | 1,469 | 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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Schuyler County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Schuyler County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Schuyler 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 Schuyler County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Steuben Rural Elec Coop, Inc, Village of Watkins Glen - (NY) provide electric service in Schuyler County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Schuyler County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 9–10, 2018. It peaked at 9,595 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Schuyler County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 394 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 252 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Schuyler County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/schuyler-county