Ulster County, NY Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Ulster County, New York share live outage data (Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. New York State Elec & Gas Corp does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Ulster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ulster County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 400 significant power outages in Ulster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 4–9, 2022) came when a winter storm left 47,925 customers (53.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 6th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ulster County has held roughly steady recently: about 18 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 2,541 customers (2.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 4–9, 2022 | 47,925(53.6%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 2–9, 2018 | 29,745(33.2%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 7–9, 2023 | 19,783(22.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 25–27, 2017 | 19,621(21.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 24–26, 2022 | 19,387(21.7%) | 3 | 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 Ulster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ulster County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | Not reporting | |
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric | Investor Owned | 321,233 | 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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Ulster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ulster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ulster 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 Ulster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp provide electric service in Ulster County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Ulster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 4–9, 2022. It peaked at 47,925 customers without power (53.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Ulster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 400 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 58 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. "Ulster County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/ulster-county