Ocean CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 143 hrs | 216,332 (66%) | Hurricane Isaias |
| Jan 23, 2016 | 48 hrs | 106,447 (33%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 72 hrs | 87,344 (27%) | Flash Flood |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 2 hrs | 51,916 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 35 hrs | 50,457 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Ocean County, New Jersey that day.
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Ocean County recorded 3,364 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ocean County started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 143 hours and leaving up to 216,332 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Ocean County, with 401 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ocean County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New Jersey
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ocean County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Salem County | D | 35th |
| Cape May County | D | 35th |
| Burlington County | D | 32nd |
| Gloucester County | D | 39th |
| Monmouth County | D | 26th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ocean County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Ocean County recorded 3,364 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Ocean County's reliability grade?
Ocean County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ocean County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 143 hours and affecting up to 216,332 customers.