Steuben County, NY Power Outages
Utilities serving Steuben 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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Steuben County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Steuben County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 389 significant power outages in Steuben County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 9–10, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 39,435 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 12th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 102 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Steuben County has held roughly steady recently: about 12 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 693 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 9–10, 2018 | 39,435(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 15–18, 2024 | 11,165(40.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2019 | 9,961(36%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 2–6, 2018 | 8,230(29.8%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Feb 16–19, 2016 | 6,293(22.7%) | 4 | 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 Steuben County?
Electric companies with service territory in Steuben 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 | |
| Bath Electric Gas & Water | Municipal | 4,409 | 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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Steuben County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Steuben County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Steuben 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 Steuben County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Steuben Rural Elec Coop, Inc, Bath Electric Gas & Water provide electric service in Steuben County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Steuben County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 9–10, 2018. It peaked at 39,435 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 Steuben County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 389 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 102 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. "Steuben County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/steuben-county