Burlington County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New Jersey
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 126 hrs | 93,115 (44%) | Hurricane Isaias |
| Mar 7, 2018 | 94 hrs | 64,420 (31%) | High Wind |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 82 hrs | 61,281 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 19 hrs | 60,166 (29%) | Heat |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 3 hrs | 54,094 (26%) | Hurricane Barry |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Burlington County recorded 2,721 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Burlington County started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 126 hours and leaving up to 93,115 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Burlington County, with 301 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Burlington County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in New Jersey
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Burlington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cape May County | D | 35th |
| Ocean County | D | 35th |
| Salem County | D | 35th |
| Monmouth County | D | 26th |
| Gloucester County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Burlington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Burlington County recorded 2,721 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Burlington County's reliability grade?
Burlington County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Burlington County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 126 hours and affecting up to 93,115 customers.