Tompkins County, NY Power Outages
Utilities serving Tompkins 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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Tompkins County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tompkins County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 225 significant power outages in Tompkins County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 10, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 44,794 customers (70.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 48 min of power per year, close to the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 49th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tompkins County has risen recently: about 4 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 935 customers (1.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10, 2018 | 44,794(70.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 24–25, 2022 | 12,355(19.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 10–11, 2024 | 9,629(15.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 3–4, 2024 | 9,033(14.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 16–17, 2025 | 8,938(14%) | 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 Tompkins County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tompkins County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Groton - (NY) | Municipal | 1,170 | 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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Tompkins County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tompkins County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tompkins 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 Tompkins County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Village of Groton - (NY) provide electric service in Tompkins County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Tompkins County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 10, 2018. It peaked at 44,794 customers without power (70.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Tompkins County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 225 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 57 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. "Tompkins County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/tompkins-county