Hudson County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · New Jersey
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2015 | 1 hrs | 73,096 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 117 hrs | 34,050 (10%) | Hurricane Isaias |
| Dec 3, 2018 | 2 hrs | 24,968 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 2 hrs | 24,153 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 0 hrs | 22,176 (6%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hudson County recorded 1,696 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hudson County started August 20, 2015, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 73,096 customers without power (21% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hudson County, with 192 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hudson County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 90th 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 Hudson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | B | 71st |
| Middlesex County | B | 69th |
| Atlantic County | B | 67th |
| Essex County | B | 63rd |
| Mercer County | B | 62nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hudson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hudson County recorded 1,696 outage events, averaging 1.2 hours each.
What is Hudson County's reliability grade?
Hudson County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 90th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hudson County?
The worst outage on record started August 20, 2015, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 73,096 customers.