Sullivan County, NY Power Outages
Utilities serving Sullivan 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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Sullivan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sullivan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 419 significant power outages in Sullivan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 10, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 45,694 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 4th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 151 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sullivan County has fallen recently: about 14 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 2,101 customers (5.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10, 2018 | 45,694(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 2, 2015 | 44,453(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 20–21, 2015 | 39,715(98%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Mar 2–13, 2018 | 30,056(74.2%) | 12 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 15–22, 2018 | 20,189(49.8%) | 8 | 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 Sullivan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sullivan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| Orange & Rockland (O&R) | Investor Owned | 247,349 | 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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Sullivan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sullivan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sullivan 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 Sullivan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Orange & Rockland Utils Inc provide electric service in Sullivan County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Sullivan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 10, 2018. It peaked at 45,694 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 Sullivan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 419 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 151 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. "Sullivan County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/sullivan-county