Suffolk County, NY Power Outages
Utilities serving Suffolk 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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Suffolk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Suffolk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 37 significant power outages in Suffolk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 2, 2025) left 599,357 customers (91.1% 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 4 hr 37 min of power per year, close to the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 43rd of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 67% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 11 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Suffolk County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 10,100 customers (1.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2, 2025 | 599,357(91.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 4–12, 2020 | 197,669(30.1%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 13–14, 2019 | 77,275(11.7%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 30 – Jul 2, 2019 | 55,387(8.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 23–24, 2019 | 40,156(6.1%) | 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 Suffolk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Suffolk County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSEG Long Island | State | 1,166,171 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Greenport - (NY) | Municipal | 2,305 | Not reporting | |
| Fishers Island Utility Co Inc | Investor Owned | 769 | 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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Suffolk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Suffolk County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Suffolk 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 Suffolk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Long Island Power Authority, Village of Greenport - (NY), Fishers Island Utility Co Inc provide electric service in Suffolk County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Suffolk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 2, 2025. It peaked at 599,357 customers without power (91.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Suffolk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 37 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 11 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. "Suffolk County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/suffolk-county