Washington County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Washington County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Washington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 359 significant power outages in Washington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 18–20, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 13,786 customers (47.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 15th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 110 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washington County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,175 customers (7.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18–20, 2017 | 13,786(47.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 20–21, 2022 | 10,770(36.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 14–16, 2023 | 9,436(32.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 7–12, 2020 | 7,942(27.2%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 5–6, 2018 | 7,401(25.4%) | 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 Washington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid (Upstate New York) | Investor Owned | 1,724,153 | Reporting | |
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | 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.
Local outage news
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Washington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washington County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Washington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp provide electric service in Washington County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 18–20, 2017. It peaked at 13,786 customers without power (47.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Washington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 359 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 110 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washington County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/washington-county