Camden County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New Jersey
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2015 | 19 hrs | 93,824 (39%) | Heat |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 23 hrs | 81,967 (34%) | Heat |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 78 hrs | 63,931 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 51 hrs | 48,750 (20%) | Heat |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1 hrs | 47,013 (19%) | Heat |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Camden County recorded 2,474 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Camden County started June 23, 2015 (Heat), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 93,824 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Camden County, with 307 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Camden County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th 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 Camden County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset County | C | 47th |
| Gloucester County | D | 39th |
| Passaic County | C | 56th |
| Salem County | D | 35th |
| Ocean County | D | 35th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Camden County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Camden County recorded 2,474 outage events, averaging 1.5 hours each.
What is Camden County's reliability grade?
Camden County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Camden County?
The worst outage on record started June 23, 2015 (Heat), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 93,824 customers.